🔗 Share this article Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Ban Following Positive Anti-Doping Test Former world champion Parker tested positive during a drugs test administered the same day of his 11th-round stoppage to English fighter Ipswich-born Wardley. The Fight Along with Its Stakes The British boxer together with Joseph Parker engaged in an intense bout staged in the UK capital last October to establish the identity of the next in line for the WBO against undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The fighter was previously the leading contender to meet Usyk subsequent to stringing together a notable six-fight winning streak, however placed his mandatory challenger status at stake during the bout and suffered an 11th-round stoppage. Adverse Finding and Potential Consequences A standard screening administered to Parker by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day of the match showed an adverse result and now leaves the veteran boxer with a battle to prove his innocence. Parker's promotional company issued a statement declaring: "The agency alerted everyone involved about Parker returned an adverse finding following a drug screening conducted on the fight day. As the investigation continues, no additional comment are forthcoming at this time." Professional History Joseph Parker became heavyweight champion back in 2016 before he lost his WBO belt by unanimous decision against Anthony Joshua in Wales 24 months later. Parker remained a frequent visitor on British soil after that, fighting eight times altogether in Britain and transferring to Dublin for preparation alongside highly regarded trainer former champion Lee over the past few years. Recent Developments Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker overcame the 2022 setback against Joe Joyce to achieve several successes which put him at the front of the line to meet Oleksandr Usyk prior to he lost to Wardley. Following Parker's sample showed an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly involving cocaine, a probe into the findings has commenced. Parker tested positive for an illegal substance. The examination took place by Vada on October 25th. Parker now faces a potential ban from the sport. Queensberry has issued a statement confirming the adverse finding. A review has been in progress into the matter.