🔗 Share this article New Zealand's Joseph Parker Faces Potential Disqualification Due to Positive Doping Test Former world champion Parker returned an adverse finding as part of a anti-doping examination conducted the same day he faced 11th-round loss to English fighter Ipswich-born Wardley. The Match Plus the Stakes The British boxer together with Parker engaged in a pulsating bout held in London in late October to determine the next WBO mandatory challenger to reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk. Parker had been next in line to face Oleksandr Usyk after compiling a notable six consecutive victories, yet risked his contender position at stake in the UK and suffered an 11th-round defeat. Positive Test Plus Potential Consequences A standard screening administered to Parker through the anti-doping organization the day of the match came back positive which leaves the veteran boxer with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness. Parker's promotional company issued an announcement stating: "The agency alerted everyone involved regarding Joseph Parker tested positive following a drug screening carried out on the fight day. As the investigation continues, no additional comment will be made currently." Boxing Journey Joseph Parker was crowned heavyweight champion six years ago prior to he surrendered the WBO title via unanimous decision versus Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium two years later. Parker became a regular competitor in the UK after that, having eight matches altogether in Britain and relocating to Dublin for preparation alongside respected coach former champion Lee over the past few years. Recent Developments Under the tutelage of Lee, Parker bounced back from his 2022 loss against Joe Joyce to achieve multiple wins that placed him as the top contender to challenge the champion prior to he suffered defeat to the British fighter. Subsequent to the boxer produced a positive test during the Wardley bout, allegedly for cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results has commenced. The boxer tested positive for a prohibited substance. The test was conducted through Vada on October 25th. Joseph Parker could receive disciplinary action from the sport. Queensberry has issued a comment addressing the adverse finding. An investigation is currently in progress about the situation.