🔗 Share this article Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Suspension Due to Failed Anti-Doping Test Former world champion Parker tested positive as part of a anti-doping examination carried out the same day he faced 11th-round loss against UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Fight Plus the Consequences Fabio Wardley and the New Zealander were part of a thrilling bout staged in the UK capital on 25 October to establish the next WBO mandatory challenger facing undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Parker was previously the leading contender to meet Usyk following putting together a remarkable six-fight winning streak, but placed his contender position on the line in London and endured an 11th-round defeat. Adverse Finding Plus Possible Outcomes An ordinary examination administered to the boxer by the anti-doping organization the day he fought returned positive and now leaves the veteran boxer facing a challenge to clear his name. The boxer's representatives issued a communique which read: "The anti-doping body notified all required parties regarding Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted on the fight day. While the matter is investigated, no additional comment will be made at this time." Boxing Journey Joseph Parker was crowned world champion back in 2016 until he lost his WBO belt by unanimous decision against Anthony Joshua in Cardiff 24 months later. The fighter has been a regular competitor on British soil from that point, having eight matches in total on UK territory and moving to the Irish capital for preparation alongside esteemed mentor Andy Lee in recent years. Current Situation Coached by Andy Lee, the boxer bounced back from his defeat in 2022 to Joe Joyce to secure several successes which put him front of the queue to challenge the champion prior to he was defeated against Wardley. Following the boxer produced a failed test on the day of the Wardley fight, reportedly for cocaine, a probe into the findings has commenced. Joseph Parker tested positive for a prohibited substance. The examination took place by Vada on the fight day. Parker now faces a possible suspension from boxing. His representatives released an announcement addressing the failed examination. A formal inquiry has been underway into the matter.