Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Suspension After Failed Doping Test
The New Zealand heavyweight tested positive in a doping test administered the same day he faced 11th-round loss against British heavyweight Fabio Wardley.
The Bout Along with Its Consequences
The British boxer and the New Zealander participated in an intense bout staged in the UK capital on 25 October to determine the identity of the WBO mandatory challenger to unified heavyweight titleholder Ukrainian champion Usyk.
Joseph Parker had been the primary candidate to meet the champion subsequent to putting together a notable six-fight winning streak, yet put his shot at the title at stake in London and endured a stoppage in round eleven.
Failed Examination Plus Possible Outcomes
An ordinary examination conducted on Joseph Parker via Vada the day he fought showed an adverse result which leaves the 36-year-old with a battle to prove his innocence.
His promotion team published a communique declaring: "The agency notified all relevant parties regarding Joseph Parker tested positive following an anti-doping test administered on the 25th October. While the matter is investigated, no additional comment will be made for now."
Career Background
Parker became world champion six years ago until he lost his championship belt by unanimous decision to Anthony Joshua in Wales two years later.
The fighter has been an active participant across the United Kingdom since then, fighting eight times overall in Britain and relocating to Dublin for preparation with highly regarded trainer former champion Lee during this period.
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Coached by Andy Lee, Joseph Parker overcame his 2022 loss versus Joe Joyce to chalk up multiple wins that placed him front of the queue to challenge Usyk prior to he lost to the British fighter.
Subsequent to Parker returned an adverse finding on the day of the Wardley fight, allegedly for cocaine, a probe about the test outcome has been started.
- Joseph Parker failed a drug test for a banned substance.
- The examination took place through Vada on October 25th.
- Joseph Parker could receive disciplinary action from competition.
- His representatives released a comment acknowledging the adverse finding.
- An investigation has been in progress about the situation.
