Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker's career is in jeopardy after a positive cocaine test. The 33-year-old New Zealander, who was on a six-fight winning streak before facing Wardley, could face a two-year ban from boxing. The test, conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) on October 25th, the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley, revealed traces of the drug. Parker's manager and team have yet to comment on the situation, as the investigation continues. This development comes as a shock, especially considering Parker's recent success and his upcoming fight with Daniel Dubois, which was unfortunately canceled due to Dubois' illness. The WBO mandatory challenger status that Parker held against Oleksandr Usyk is now at risk. This incident raises questions about the integrity of the sport and the potential consequences for athletes who test positive for banned substances. The boxing community awaits further updates on this controversial case.
