đź”— Share this article New Zealand's Joseph Parker Faces Possible Suspension Due to Positive Drugs Test Joseph Parker tested positive as part of a doping test carried out the same day of his 11th-round stoppage versus British heavyweight Ipswich-born Wardley. The Bout Along with Its Consequences Fabio Wardley and Joseph Parker participated in an intense encounter in London last October to establish who would become mandatory WBO contender to undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Parker had positioned himself as next in line to face Usyk after putting together an impressive six-fight winning streak, yet placed his contender position in jeopardy in London and endured an 11th-round stoppage. Positive Test Along with Potential Consequences A routine test given to Parker through the anti-doping organization the day he fought showed an adverse result and now leaves the 36-year-old in a difficult position to prove his innocence. The boxer's representatives published an announcement declaring: "Vada alerted all relevant parties that Joseph Parker tested positive after a drug screening carried out on the 25th October. During the ongoing inquiry, no further statements will be made for now." Professional History Joseph Parker was crowned world champion six years ago until he lost his WBO belt through a points decision against Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium two years later. Joseph Parker has been an active participant on British soil from that point, fighting eight times overall on UK territory and transferring to the Irish capital for training camps under esteemed mentor Andy Lee during this period. Latest Events Under the tutelage of Lee, Parker recovered from the 2022 setback against Joe Joyce to secure a string of victories which put him front of the queue to face the champion until he was defeated to the British fighter. Subsequent to the boxer produced a failed test on the day of the Wardley fight, reportedly involving cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results has commenced. The boxer returned an adverse finding for an illegal substance. The examination was conducted by Vada on October 25th. The fighter is confronting disciplinary action from the sport. His promotional team released an announcement acknowledging the failed examination. A review is now in progress into the matter.