Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley

[Master]

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is facing a possible ban from boxing after testing positive for cocaine.

The 33-year-old New Zealander failed a drugs test on the day of his fight with Fabio Wardley on 26 October, according to the Sun., external

He was tested by the Voluntary Anti Doping Agency (Vada) on 25 October.

Sources have confirmed to BBC Sport Parker tested positive for the recreational drug and not performance enhancing drugs.

Parker could receive a two-year ban but could also be suspended for as little as three months depending on circumstances.

Any ban would be handed down by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC).

Ukad, however, did not administer this test and will need to conduct its own investigation.

Queensberry have been informed by Vada about the failed test.

The BBC has contacted Vada, Parker's promoters Queensberry and the BBBC for comment.

Boxer Liam Cameron was given a four-year ban in 2019 for testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolic acid of cocaine, but rules have changed since then with Rugby League player Adam Rusling getting a three-month ban in 2024 for testing positive for cocaine and MDMA.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/a...s/ckgk0mr1v3ro

[TIC]

makes sense now why joseph had the wrong mindset

[Primo Carnera]

makes sense now why joseph had the wrong mindset

Yep , now we know. Partying, taking sniff, cutting corners. Got what he deserved to be fair. Shame because he’s always been a likeable guy .

[TIC]

i'm not surprised, the hoodrats always had rumours about his antics

[Spicoli]

Ol Parker just cannot help himself with the booger sugar. Can't imagine many violins playing for him as it's not the first time something crept up.