Joseph Parker Confronts Imminent Disqualification After Failed Doping Test
The New Zealand heavyweight tested positive during a drugs test carried out on the day he fought in 11th-round defeat versus English fighter Ipswich-born Wardley.
The Fight Plus the Implications
The British boxer and the New Zealander engaged in an intense bout in London last October to decide who would become mandatory WBO contender facing reigning heavyweight king Ukrainian champion Usyk.
Parker had been the primary candidate to challenge Oleksandr Usyk subsequent to compiling a remarkable six-fight winning streak, yet put his mandatory challenger status in jeopardy in the UK and experienced an 11th-round defeat.
Failed Examination Along with Implications
An ordinary examination given to the boxer by Vada on the day of the bout returned positive which leaves the 36-year-old with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness.
The boxer's representatives published a communique which read: "The agency informed all required parties that Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding after a drug screening carried out on October 25th. As the investigation continues, no further statements are planned for now."
Career Background
The New Zealand boxer was crowned titleholder six years ago prior to he lost his championship belt by unanimous decision versus British star Joshua in Wales two years later.
Joseph Parker became a regular competitor across the United Kingdom after that, having eight matches in total on UK territory and transferring to Ireland for fight camps with respected coach Andy Lee over the past few years.
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Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker bounced back from his defeat in 2022 to Joe Joyce to chalk up several successes which put him at the front of the line to meet Usyk until he lost against Wardley.
Following the boxer produced a failed test when he fought Wardley, reportedly involving cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results has commenced.
- Parker failed a drug test for a banned substance.
- The test was conducted via the anti-doping agency on October 25th.
- The fighter now faces disciplinary action from boxing.
- Queensberry released a comment acknowledging the positive test.
- A formal inquiry is currently underway about the situation.
