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Joseph Parker produced a positive sample as part of a drugs test carried out on the day of his 11th-round stoppage against English fighter Ipswich-born Wardley.

The Match Plus the Consequences

The British boxer together with Joseph Parker engaged in a thrilling contest held in London last October to establish the identity of the mandatory WBO contender against undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Joseph Parker had been the primary candidate to face the champion subsequent to stringing together an impressive six-fight winning streak, yet placed his contender position in jeopardy in London and experienced a stoppage in round eleven.

Positive Test Along with Potential Consequences

A standard screening conducted on the boxer through the anti-doping organization the day he fought returned positive which leaves the veteran boxer facing a challenge to demonstrate his cleanliness.

Parker's promotional company released a statement declaring: "The agency notified all relevant parties regarding Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding subsequent to an anti-doping test carried out on the fight day. As the investigation continues, no further statements are planned currently."

Professional History

The New Zealand boxer was crowned titleholder in 2016 until he was defeated for his championship belt by unanimous decision versus Anthony Joshua in Cardiff two years later.

Joseph Parker has been a frequent visitor on British soil since then, having eight matches altogether in the UK and relocating to the Irish capital for fight camps with esteemed mentor former champion Lee in recent years.

Recent Developments

Coached by Andy Lee, Joseph Parker bounced back from the 2022 setback to Joe Joyce to chalk up several successes which put him front of the queue to face the champion before he suffered defeat to the British fighter.

Subsequent to the boxer produced a failed test during the Wardley bout, allegedly for cocaine, a probe into the findings has been started.

• The boxer failed a drug test for a prohibited substance.
• The examination was administered via the anti-doping agency on October 25th.
• Joseph Parker is confronting a possible suspension from the sport.
• His promotional team published an announcement acknowledging the positive test.
• An investigation is now underway into the matter.