🔗 Share this article New Zealand's Joseph Parker Faces Possible Disqualification After Failed Drugs Test Former world champion Parker returned an adverse finding during a anti-doping examination conducted the same day of his 11th-round stoppage versus English fighter Fabio Wardley. The Fight and Its Stakes Fabio Wardley together with the New Zealander were part of a pulsating bout staged in the UK capital on 25 October to determine the next WBO mandatory challenger to undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The fighter was previously next in line to challenge Oleksandr Usyk subsequent to putting together a notable six-fight winning streak, but placed his shot at the title at stake in London and suffered a stoppage in round eleven. Positive Test Plus Implications An ordinary examination conducted on Parker by the anti-doping organization the day of the match came back positive and leaves Parker with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness. His promotion team issued a communique which read: "The anti-doping body notified everyone involved regarding Joseph Parker had a positive result after a drug screening carried out on October 25th. As the investigation continues, no more comments are forthcoming currently." Boxing Journey The New Zealand boxer earned the title of world champion back in 2016 before he surrendered his championship belt via unanimous decision against British star Joshua at the Millennium Stadium 24 months later. Parker remained an active participant across the United Kingdom from that point, competing in eight bouts altogether in Britain and moving to the Irish capital for fight camps under respected coach former champion Lee in recent years. Recent Developments Coached by Andy Lee, the boxer recovered from his 2022 loss against Joe Joyce to secure multiple wins which put him front of the queue to face Usyk before he suffered defeat to the British fighter. After the boxer produced a failed test on the day of the Wardley fight, allegedly for cocaine, a probe about the test outcome has been started. The boxer failed a drug test for a banned substance. The test took place via the anti-doping agency on October 25th. The fighter now faces a possible suspension from boxing. Queensberry released an announcement acknowledging the failed examination. A review is now in progress into the matter.