đź”— Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Disqualification After Positive Doping Test The New Zealand heavyweight produced a positive sample as part of a anti-doping examination administered the same day he faced 11th-round defeat versus UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Fight Along with Its Implications The British boxer along with the New Zealander engaged in an intense encounter in London in late October to establish who would become next in line for the WBO against reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk. The fighter had been the primary candidate to face Oleksandr Usyk after stringing together a remarkable six consecutive victories, but put his mandatory challenger status at stake in London and experienced an 11th-round stoppage. Adverse Finding Plus Implications An ordinary examination administered to the boxer through the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency on the day of the bout came back positive which leaves the 36-year-old with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness. Parker's promotional company published an announcement declaring: "Vada alerted everyone involved that Joseph Parker had a positive result after a doping test conducted on the fight day. While the matter is investigated, no further statements are forthcoming at this time." Boxing Journey The New Zealand boxer earned the title of titleholder in 2016 until he surrendered the WBO title via unanimous decision against Anthony Joshua in Wales 24 months later. Parker remained a regular competitor on British soil since then, fighting eight times altogether in the UK and moving to Ireland for training camps with esteemed mentor Andy Lee during this period. Current Situation Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker recovered from his 2022 loss against Joe Joyce to secure multiple wins which put him front of the queue to challenge Oleksandr Usyk prior to he suffered defeat against Wardley. Following Parker returned an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly involving cocaine, a probe about the test outcome has commenced. The boxer returned an adverse finding for a banned substance. The examination was administered via the anti-doping agency on October 25th. Joseph Parker is confronting disciplinary action from competition. His representatives published a comment addressing the positive test. An investigation is currently ongoing about the situation.