đŸ”— Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Confronts Possible Ban After Positive Drugs Test The New Zealand heavyweight returned an adverse finding during a anti-doping examination carried out on the day he fought in 11th-round stoppage versus English fighter Fabio Wardley. The Fight and Its Stakes The British boxer and Parker engaged in a pulsating bout staged in the UK capital in late October to decide the identity of the WBO mandatory challenger to unified heavyweight titleholder Ukrainian champion Usyk. The fighter was previously next in line to meet Usyk following compiling an impressive six-fight winning streak, but placed his contender position in jeopardy during the bout and endured an 11th-round stoppage. Positive Test and Possible Outcomes A standard screening conducted on the boxer by Vada the day he fought showed an adverse result and now leaves the 36-year-old facing a challenge to prove his innocence. His promotion team issued an announcement stating: "The anti-doping body informed all relevant parties that Joseph Parker tested positive following a doping test conducted on the 25th October. While the matter is investigated, no more comments will be made for now." Boxing Journey The New Zealand boxer was crowned world champion six years ago before he surrendered the WBO title by unanimous decision to British star Joshua in Cardiff 24 months later. Parker became an active participant on British soil from that point, competing in eight bouts overall in Britain and relocating to the Irish capital for training camps with esteemed mentor Andy Lee over the past few years. Recent Developments Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker recovered from his defeat in 2022 against Joe Joyce to secure several successes which put him front of the queue to challenge Oleksandr Usyk until he was defeated to the British fighter. After the boxer produced a positive test on the day of the Wardley fight, allegedly for cocaine, a probe regarding the results has been started. The boxer failed a drug test for an illegal substance. The examination was administered through Vada on the fight day. Joseph Parker now faces a possible suspension from boxing. Queensberry released an announcement acknowledging the positive test. A review is currently ongoing into the matter.