đź”— Share this article Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Disqualification Due to Failed Anti-Doping Test The New Zealand heavyweight returned an adverse finding during a doping test conducted the very day of his 11th-round defeat against British heavyweight Fabio Wardley. The Fight and Its Implications Wardley and Joseph Parker participated in a thrilling contest held in London on 25 October to decide the identity of the WBO mandatory challenger to undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The fighter was previously next in line to meet Usyk subsequent to compiling an impressive six-fight winning streak, but put his mandatory challenger status in jeopardy in London and experienced an 11th-round defeat. Adverse Finding and Possible Outcomes A routine test administered to the boxer through the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day he fought returned positive and now leaves Parker in a difficult position to clear his name. The boxer's representatives released a statement which read: "The anti-doping body informed all required parties about Parker returned an adverse finding after a drug screening administered on the fight day. As the investigation continues, no more comments are forthcoming for now." Career Background The New Zealand boxer became heavyweight champion in 2016 prior to he surrendered the WBO title via unanimous decision to Anthony Joshua in Wales 24 months later. Parker has been an active participant across the United Kingdom after that, competing in eight bouts overall on UK territory and relocating to Ireland for preparation with esteemed mentor former champion Lee over the past few years. Current Situation Under the tutelage of Lee, the boxer overcame his defeat in 2022 against Joe Joyce to achieve a string of victories that placed him front of the queue to meet Usyk prior to he lost to the British fighter. After the boxer produced a positive test during the Wardley bout, reportedly for cocaine, a probe about the test outcome has commenced. The boxer tested positive for a prohibited substance. The test took place by Vada on the fight day. Parker is confronting disciplinary action from competition. His promotional team published an announcement addressing the positive test. An investigation has been underway about the situation.