🔗 Share this article New Zealand's Joseph Parker Could Receive Imminent Ban After Positive Drugs Test Former world champion Parker tested positive as part of a drugs test conducted on the day he faced 11th-round defeat versus British heavyweight Fabio Wardley. The Bout Along with Its Stakes Fabio Wardley and Parker participated in a pulsating contest in London on 25 October to establish who would become mandatory WBO contender facing unified heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Usyk. Joseph Parker was previously next in line to meet the champion subsequent to compiling an impressive six wins in a row, yet placed his shot at the title at stake in the UK and suffered an 11th-round stoppage. Positive Test Along with Possible Outcomes A standard screening conducted on Joseph Parker by the anti-doping organization the day of the match showed an adverse result and leaves the veteran boxer with a battle to prove his innocence. Parker's promotional company published a communique which read: "Vada notified everyone involved that Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding subsequent to a doping test administered on the fight day. As the investigation continues, no additional comment are planned for now." Boxing Journey Parker was crowned world champion back in 2016 prior to he surrendered the WBO title through a points decision against British star Joshua in Wales in 2018. The fighter has been a frequent visitor on British soil since then, competing in eight bouts overall on UK territory and relocating to the Irish capital for training camps with highly regarded trainer Andy Lee during this period. Current Situation Under the tutelage of Lee, the boxer bounced back from the 2022 setback against Joe Joyce to achieve several successes positioning him at the front of the line to face the champion before he was defeated to the British fighter. After Parker returned an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, reportedly involving cocaine, a probe regarding the results has commenced. The boxer failed a drug test for a banned substance. The examination took place by Vada the day of the bout. Parker is confronting a potential ban from the sport. Queensberry published a statement confirming the failed examination. An investigation is currently underway regarding the case.