🔗 Share this article New Zealand's Joseph Parker Could Receive Potential Ban Due to Positive Anti-Doping Test Joseph Parker produced a positive sample in a drugs test carried out on the day of his 11th-round defeat against UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Bout Plus the Consequences The British boxer and Parker participated in a thrilling bout in London last October to determine the identity of the next in line for the WBO to unified heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Usyk. Joseph Parker had positioned himself as the leading contender to meet Usyk following putting together a remarkable six-fight winning streak, yet risked his shot at the title at stake during the bout and experienced a stoppage in round eleven. Failed Examination Plus Potential Consequences A routine test conducted on the boxer by Vada the day he fought returned positive and now leaves Parker with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness. His promotion team published an announcement declaring: "The agency notified all required parties that Joseph Parker had a positive result following a drug screening administered on October 25th. During the ongoing inquiry, no further statements will be made currently." Career Background Parker became world champion back in 2016 prior to he was defeated for his championship belt through a points decision against Anthony Joshua in Cardiff two years later. Joseph Parker remained an active participant on British soil from that point, competing in eight bouts altogether in the UK and relocating to Dublin for training camps under highly regarded trainer Andy Lee over the past few years. Recent Developments Guided by Lee, the boxer overcame the 2022 setback against Joe Joyce to secure multiple wins which put him at the front of the line to face Usyk until he suffered defeat against Wardley. Subsequent to Parker's sample showed an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, allegedly for cocaine, a probe into the findings has commenced. The boxer failed a drug test for an illegal substance. The test was conducted by Vada on the fight day. Joseph Parker now faces disciplinary action from boxing. His representatives has issued a statement confirming the positive test. An investigation is now ongoing about the situation.