Joseph Parker faces potential ban after failed drug test

Saturday 15 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 15 Nov 2025, 4:02pm

In this story Joseph Parker, Fabio Wardley

Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker has refuted reports that he tested positive for traces of cocaine. The test was taken in London last month on the day he lost to Fabio Wardley. Queensberry Promotions confirmed the result, and Parker could face a lengthy ban from boxing.

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1. RNZSat 15 Nov 2025, 6:58am

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2. Otago Daily TimesSat 15 Nov 2025, 7:45am

   Joseph Parker risks boxing ban after failed drugs test (opens in new tab)