Three months after the news broke, trainer Andy Lee has shared an update on Joseph Parker's failed drugs test. Parker, who lost his WBO Interim world title to Fabio Wardley in October, was heartbroken by the loss and the subsequent news of a positive test for cocaine on the day of the fight. While Wardley was upgraded to full WBO heavyweight world champion, Parker faced the possibility of a ban from the sport. In an interview with talkSPORT, Lee revealed that Parker's failed test 'rocked him'. Lee expressed his surprise at the timing of the test, stating that it was 'probably the worst thing that you could do, going into a fight, is take cocaine'. However, Lee also expressed confidence in Parker's innocence, stating that an internal investigation has found evidence to support this. The team is working with lawyers in the UK to appeal the decision, and Parker awaits news of the ruling. Meanwhile, Wardley has booked his first world title defence against Daniel Dubois. The process and lack of updates from the relevant bodies have been frustrating for fans of the sport, who are left in the dark about the progress of the case. The controversy surrounding Parker's failed test has sparked differing opinions, and readers are encouraged to voice their agreement or disagreement in the comments.
