Joseph Parker could face disciplinary action, including a potential two-year ban, after he tested positive for cocaine on the day of his fight against Fabio Wardley last month.

Parker underwent VADA testing on October 25th, the day he faced Wardley, as he was stopped in the 11th round, missing out on facing the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk. The tests reportedly found the presence of cocaine in his system. VADA will now report their findings to UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC), as Parker will now wait to see what action follows. 

“I am absolutely shocked. This has been the first camp where Joe has all of his family around. The camp had gone great, and he put on a good performance in a great fight,” a source close to Parker