"The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) last night informed all required parties that Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted on the 25th October in relation to his bout with Fabio Wardley, Queensberry said in a statement on Friday. While the matter is investigated further, no additional comment will be made at this time."
"Wardley stopped fight-favourite Parker in the 11th round at London's O2 Arena in the WBO Interim clash to earn the right to challenge Ukraine's undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk. The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC), which would decide the length of any ban, could not be reached for comment on the next steps and the length of any potential ban. The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) would not comment, as is its standard practice."
"New Zealand's former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on the day he fought the United Kingdom's Fabio Wardley last month, manager Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions has confirmed. British media had previously reported that the 33-year-old had tested positive for traces of cocaine and could face a lengthy ban from the sport. Parker has not yet commented on his social media channels."
Joseph Parker returned an adverse anti-doping test following an October 25 sample taken in connection with his bout against Fabio Wardley. Queensberry Promotions confirmed the failed test and VADA notified required parties; no further comment will be made while the matter is investigated. Wardley stopped Parker in the 11th round at London's O2 Arena to earn a shot at undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk. The BBBofC would determine any suspension length while UKAD declined to comment. Parker has not publicly responded. A previous British boxer, Liam Cameron, received a four-year ban in 2018 for a cocaine metabolite.
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