Ex-world champion Parker fails drugs test for cocaine

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker may face a ban from boxing after testing positive for cocaine by Vada on the day of his fight with Fabio Wardley. Parker, a New Zealander, faces scrutiny from UK Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control, potentially leading to a ban of up to two years. This revelation has raised concerns in the boxing community as Parker was eyeing a bout with undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.