🔗 Share this article Joseph Parker Could Receive Potential Suspension Following Positive Drugs Test Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding in a doping test administered on the day he fought in 11th-round stoppage versus British heavyweight Ipswich-born Wardley. The Match Along with Its Stakes The British boxer together with Parker were part of a pulsating encounter in London last October to establish the next mandatory WBO contender to reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk. Parker had been next in line to meet Usyk following compiling a notable six wins in a row, however placed his contender position in jeopardy during the bout and suffered a stoppage in round eleven. Positive Test Plus Potential Consequences A standard screening conducted on the boxer via Vada the day he fought returned positive and leaves Parker with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness. The boxer's representatives issued a statement which read: "Vada notified all required parties about Parker had a positive result following a drug screening carried out on the fight day. While the matter is investigated, no further statements are forthcoming at this time." Career Background Parker became titleholder back in 2016 prior to he lost his championship belt by unanimous decision versus Anthony Joshua in Cardiff in 2018. Joseph Parker remained a regular competitor in the UK since then, having eight matches altogether in Britain and relocating to the Irish capital for preparation under respected coach former champion Lee during this period. Recent Developments Under the tutelage of Lee, the boxer overcame the 2022 setback against Joe Joyce to secure several successes that placed him at the front of the line to meet Usyk before he was defeated to Wardley. Subsequent to Parker's sample showed a failed test when he fought Wardley, reportedly involving cocaine, an inquiry about the test outcome has commenced. The boxer returned an adverse finding for a banned substance. The examination was conducted via the anti-doping agency the day of the bout. Parker is confronting a potential ban from the sport. Queensberry has issued a statement acknowledging the failed examination. A formal inquiry is now ongoing about the situation.