🔗 Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Confronts Imminent Ban After Positive Doping Test Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding during a anti-doping examination administered the very day he fought in 11th-round loss against UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Bout and Its Consequences The British boxer together with Parker participated in a thrilling contest in London on 25 October to decide the identity of the WBO mandatory challenger to unified heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Usyk. The fighter had positioned himself as the leading contender to meet Usyk subsequent to putting together a notable six consecutive victories, yet placed his mandatory challenger status on the line in London and experienced a stoppage in round eleven. Failed Examination and Potential Consequences A standard screening administered to Joseph Parker through the anti-doping organization the day of the match returned positive and now leaves the 36-year-old with a battle to prove his innocence. The boxer's representatives released an announcement stating: "The anti-doping body informed all required parties that Joseph Parker had a positive result subsequent to a drug screening administered on the 25th October. During the ongoing inquiry, no additional comment are planned at this time." Career Background Parker became world champion in 2016 prior to he surrendered the WBO title by unanimous decision versus British star Joshua in Wales 24 months later. Parker has been a frequent visitor on British soil from that point, fighting eight times overall in the UK and moving to the Irish capital for fight camps with esteemed mentor former champion Lee in recent years. Latest Events Under the tutelage of Lee, Joseph Parker recovered from his defeat in 2022 to Joe Joyce to chalk up a string of victories that placed him at the front of the line to meet Usyk prior to he suffered defeat to the British fighter. After Parker's sample showed an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, reportedly involving cocaine, a probe regarding the results is underway. Parker failed a drug test for a banned substance. The screening was administered through Vada the day of the bout. Joseph Parker is confronting a potential ban from the sport. His representatives released a comment addressing the positive test. An investigation is now in progress about the situation.