Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Potential Disqualification After Positive Doping Test
Former world champion Parker returned an adverse finding in a anti-doping examination carried out the same day of his 11th-round stoppage versus English fighter Ipswich-born Wardley.
The Match and Its Implications
The British boxer along with Joseph Parker engaged in a thrilling bout held in London on 25 October to decide the next next in line for the WBO to reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk.
Parker had been the primary candidate to meet Usyk after putting together a notable six wins in a row, however placed his contender position at stake in London and experienced an 11th-round defeat.
Adverse Finding Plus Potential Consequences
A standard screening administered to Parker via the anti-doping organization on the day of the bout returned positive and now leaves the veteran boxer in a difficult position to clear his name.
His promotion team released a communique stating: "The agency notified all relevant parties about Parker tested positive subsequent to an anti-doping test administered on the fight day. During the ongoing inquiry, no additional comment are forthcoming currently."
Boxing Journey
Joseph Parker earned the title of titleholder back in 2016 until he lost his championship belt by unanimous decision against Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium in 2018.
Joseph Parker remained a frequent visitor on British soil from that point, fighting eight times altogether in the UK and relocating to Dublin for preparation with highly regarded trainer former champion Lee during this period.
Recent Developments
Under the tutelage of Lee, Joseph Parker recovered from his defeat in 2022 versus Joe Joyce to secure a string of victories which put him front of the queue to face Usyk prior to he lost to the British fighter.
Subsequent to Parker returned an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, allegedly for cocaine, a probe into the findings has been started.
- The boxer tested positive for a banned substance.
- The screening was administered via the anti-doping agency the day of the bout.
- The fighter could receive disciplinary action from boxing.
- His representatives published a comment addressing the adverse finding.
- A review is currently ongoing regarding the case.
