Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Joseph Parker facing ban after failing drug test on day of Wardley fight

Joseph Parker facing ban after failing drug test on day of Wardley fight

Summary

Joseph Parker, a former heavyweight boxing champion from New Zealand, tested positive for cocaine on the day he fought Fabio Wardley in the UK last month. This positive drug test may lead to a ban from boxing as it is investigated further. The British Boxing Board of Control will decide the length of any potential ban.

Key Facts

  • Joseph Parker is a former heavyweight champion from New Zealand.
  • He failed a drug test on the day of his fight against Fabio Wardley.
  • The drug test showed traces of cocaine.
  • The fight took place last month in the United Kingdom.
  • If found guilty, Parker could face a lengthy ban from boxing.
  • The British Boxing Board of Control will determine the length of any ban.
  • Joseph Parker previously won the WBO heavyweight title in 2016.
  • Parker has not publicly commented on the drug test results.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.