Confident Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Below Compared to Substantial Parker
In-form Joseph Parker (on the left) is on a six-bout victory run, while KO expert Fabio Wardley remains unbeaten in twenty career contests.
Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker
Fight Location: The O2, the capital Fight Night: This Saturday, the 25th of October
Broadcast Details: Tune in for live text commentary and listen on the BBC Sport website and app from 8:30 PM BST then transitioning to national radio from 22:00.
The New Zealand fighter registered nearly 20 pounds heavier compared to his opponent as the two heavyweights cut assured figures - even if in opposing ways - leading up to this weekend's main event in the UK.
New Zealand's Parker places his interim WBO title and opportunity to compete for the global championship at stake versus the undefeated Fabio Wardley at the London venue.
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has indicated his aim to retain his world titles facing the successful fighter.
"It all comes down to this. It signifies all," stated a determined but focused Wardley, 30, at the Friday weigh-in.
The British contender - possessing the WBA interim strap - weighed in at 17st 5lb, consistent with his latest fights.
"This contest before the one. All the work is finished. Camp is wrapped up. All the hard work is put in. Now for some downtime now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he continued.
Spitalfields Market in the capital's east witnessed more than market goods on the weighing platform as the two heavyweights faced off for the final time before the main event.
Joseph Parker gave a wink at the photographers and moved along to the beat.
Showing off his muscles, he looked powerful and strong as he weighed in at 18st 10lb, merely five pounds lighter than his peak weight.
It is a major change from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who surrendered his world title to Anthony Joshua in 2018.
"We are cautious, we're cautious, but I plan to fight fire with fire and I will reach him," Joseph Parker stated.
I have reached a higher plane and will smash him - Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley, wearing an Ipswich top, kept a focused look, acknowledged the crowd, but looked focused.
He may be the less heavy fighter, Wardley has outstanding stopping ability. He delivered a dramatic turnaround facing Huni in the summer, behind on the scorecards then stopping his opponent in the tenth round although being outboxed for most of the contest.
"His opponent, his team and the sport's followers are about to discover I am destined to be at the top of this heavyweight ranks," Fabio Wardley affirmed.
"All challengers has been the fighter experts predict will overcome me. This is the one. His attributes include exceptional pace, swift, highly seasoned. But My record is perfect so far, and no one will shift in the ring."
