Comments Thread For: Reports: Joseph Parker fails test for ******* on Fabio Wardley fight day

[Coverdale]

Source: The Sun.

Yeah, I'll wait a bit...

Been confirmed by his promoter now, mate.

[steeve steel]

He was on cocaïne and STILL coundn't beat a white colar brawler? Well... I guess renaissance man has just died again.

[Tatabanya]

I'm amused by all the self-righteous indignation this story has generated here.

Assuming this test was performed on a urine sample, then Parker could have ingested it anytime in the previous 5 days. Given that the effects of c0caine are short lived, it would seem highly unlikely that Parker was under the influence on the night, especially as it's not considered performance enhancing, unless you consider becoming loud, obnoxious and arrogant is an advantage.

It's regrettable that someone commanding the level of respect within the sport is setting this example, but society is peppered with people in all walks of life who have an image to maintain for the sake of their career but use recreational drugs in private.

Evander Holyfield was a blatant PED user and yet look at the reverence he's treated with now. Anthony Joshua was busted with 9 ounces of hash and pleaded guilty to intent to supply before he was selected for the olympics. So many other cases in so many other sports I could reference. So much hypocrisy in the punishments meted out by governing bodies looking the other way or doing the minimum when it's a high profile fighter generating $$$.. So much hypocrisy in the classification of recreational substances whilst encouraging the promotion of alcohol. So many emotionally charged people beating their chests when incited to do so by the media...

Not a truer word. I'll also add that hypocrisy is by now as common as hydrogen in the air. All over the world, in every field of human behavior.

[Coverdale]

I'm amused by all the self-righteous indignation this story has generated here.

Assuming this test was performed on a urine sample, then Parker could have ingested it anytime in the previous 5 days. Given that the effects of c0caine are short lived, it would seem highly unlikely that Parker was under the influence on the night, especially as it's not considered performance enhancing, unless you consider becoming loud, obnoxious and arrogant is an advantage.

It's regrettable that someone commanding the level of respect within the sport is setting this example, but society is peppered with people in all walks of life who have an image to maintain for the sake of their career but use recreational drugs in private.

Evander Holyfield was a blatant PED user and yet look at the reverence he's treated with now. Anthony Joshua was busted with 9 ounces of hash and pleaded guilty to intent to supply before he was selected for the olympics. So many other cases in so many other sports I could reference. So much hypocrisy in the punishments meted out by governing bodies looking the other way or doing the minimum when it's a high profile fighter generating $$$.. So much hypocrisy in the classification of recreational substances whilst encouraging the promotion of alcohol. So many emotionally charged people beating their chests when incited to do so by the media...

Most of the indignant comments are from one poster: Goatintheboat

[Boro]

I'm amused by all the self-righteous indignation this story has generated here.

Assuming this test was performed on a urine sample, then Parker could have ingested it anytime in the previous 5 days. Given that the effects of c0caine are short lived, it would seem highly unlikely that Parker was under the influence on the night, especially as it's not considered performance enhancing, unless you consider becoming loud, obnoxious and arrogant is an advantage.

There is technically some performing enhancing benefits to sniff, particularly the heightened alertness and energy.

Though obviously the come down is a lot quicker than a boxing match.

I don't know why people are so surprised by Parker being on drugs, it's as if they forget he was investigated for dealing METH in New Zealand and he's pals with Fury.

[PittyPat]

Been confirmed by his promoter now, mate.

Damn shame. Always thought he was one of the good guys.

Just gotta keep reminding myself, they're all on something.

[joe strong]

I'm amused by all the self-righteous indignation this story has generated here.

Assuming this test was performed on a urine sample, then Parker could have ingested it anytime in the previous 5 days. Given that the effects of c0caine are short lived, it would seem highly unlikely that Parker was under the influence on the night, especially as it's not considered performance enhancing, unless you consider becoming loud, obnoxious and arrogant is an advantage.

It's regrettable that someone commanding the level of respect within the sport is setting this example, but society is peppered with people in all walks of life who have an image to maintain for the sake of their career but use recreational drugs in private.

Evander Holyfield was a blatant PED user and yet look at the reverence he's treated with now. Anthony Joshua was busted with 9 ounces of hash and pleaded guilty to intent to supply before he was selected for the olympics. So many other cases in so many other sports I could reference. So much hypocrisy in the punishments meted out by governing bodies looking the other way or doing the minimum when it's a high profile fighter generating $$$.. So much hypocrisy in the classification of recreational substances whilst encouraging the promotion of alcohol. So many emotionally charged people beating their chests when incited to do so by the media...

9 0z of hash? Lol! That is nothing… $450 now back in the day twice that… bad choice to include

[Coverdale]

Damn shame. Always thought he was one of the good guys.

Just gotta keep reminding myself, they're all on something.

He must have been aware of coke's half-life. Maybe this is genuine contamination, like that tennis player who got a trace amount from kissing a stripper in a nightclub (allegedly).

[Goatintheboat]

I'm amused by all the self-righteous indignation this story has generated here.

Assuming this test was performed on a urine sample, then Parker could have ingested it anytime in the previous 5 days. Given that the effects of c0caine are short lived, it would seem highly unlikely that Parker was under the influence on the night, especially as it's not considered performance enhancing, unless you consider becoming loud, obnoxious and arrogant is an advantage.

It's regrettable that someone commanding the level of respect within the sport is setting this example, but society is peppered with people in all walks of life who have an image to maintain for the sake of their career but use recreational drugs in private.

Evander Holyfield was a blatant PED user and yet look at the reverence he's treated with now. Anthony Joshua was busted with 9 ounces of hash and pleaded guilty to intent to supply before he was selected for the olympics. So many other cases in so many other sports I could reference. So much hypocrisy in the punishments meted out by governing bodies looking the other way or doing the minimum when it's a high profile fighter generating $$$.. So much hypocrisy in the classification of recreational substances whilst encouraging the promotion of alcohol. So many emotionally charged people beating their chests when incited to do so by the media...

Don't kid yourself. C0caine has clear benefits for fighting which is why he took it. It could've ended up with Wardley in a very bad way. All those involved should be held to account. And no fee for the cheat

[joe strong]

Another user. Ban him for life. Stop messing around with these muppets

Lol… go crusade out in front of a dirty book store. it could have been in his system for days… Best way to score premium girls back in the day. You could be a muppet & have a 10 on her knees if you had a flap to share…