🔗 Share this article New Zealand's Joseph Parker Confronts Potential Suspension Following Positive Doping Test Former world champion Parker returned an adverse finding during a anti-doping examination conducted on the day of his 11th-round stoppage against UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Fight Along with Its Consequences Fabio Wardley along with the New Zealander engaged in a pulsating bout held in London last October to establish the identity of the WBO mandatory challenger against undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The fighter had positioned himself as next in line to challenge the champion following compiling a remarkable six-fight winning streak, however put his contender position in jeopardy in the UK and suffered an 11th-round stoppage. Adverse Finding Plus Potential Consequences A standard screening administered to Joseph Parker by Vada on the day of the bout showed an adverse result and leaves the veteran boxer facing a challenge to clear his name. His promotion team issued a communique declaring: "The anti-doping body notified all required parties that Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding following a doping test carried out on the 25th October. While the matter is investigated, no additional comment will be made at this time." Boxing Journey The New Zealand boxer earned the title of world champion in 2016 prior to he surrendered his championship belt through a points decision against British star Joshua in Cardiff 24 months later. The fighter has been a regular competitor across the United Kingdom since then, having eight matches overall in the UK and relocating to Dublin for training camps alongside highly regarded trainer Andy Lee during this period. Current Situation Coached by Andy Lee, Joseph Parker overcame his defeat in 2022 versus British heavyweight Joyce to secure multiple wins which put him as the top contender to face Oleksandr Usyk before he was defeated to Wardley. Subsequent to Parker's sample showed an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly for cocaine, an inquiry into the findings is underway. Parker returned an adverse finding for a prohibited substance. The examination took place via the anti-doping agency on the fight day. Joseph Parker could receive a possible suspension from boxing. His representatives published a comment addressing the adverse finding. An investigation is currently underway regarding the case.