Joseph Parker, the former World Boxing Organization Heavyweight champion, tested positive for cocaine on the day of his Oct. 25 loss to Fabio Wardley in England, according to The Sun .

He now faces potential punishment, with The Sun mentioning a possible two-year ban .

“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,” Boxing group Queensberry Promotions posted to X on Friday morning.

“While the matter is investigated further, no additional comment will be made at this time.”

Joseph Parker strikes Fabio Wardley. AP

Parker, a 33-year-old New Zealand native, can have his B sample tested, per The

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