Confident Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Lighter Than Bulky Parker
Winning-streak Parker (left) is on a six-bout winning streak, whereas KO expert Fabio Wardley remains unbeaten in twenty professional fights.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Fight Location: London's O2 Arena, London Fight Night: This Saturday, the 25th of October
Broadcast Details: Catch real-time updates and listen on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and app starting at 20:30 BST prior to moving to BBC 5 Live from 22:00.
Joseph Parker registered approximately twenty pounds above against Fabio Wardley as the two heavyweights cut assured figures - although in opposing styles - leading up to this weekend's feature bout in London.
Kiwi Parker places his WBO 'interim' belt and opportunity to challenge for the world title on the line versus the unbeaten Fabio Wardley at the premier boxing arena.
Undisputed top heavyweight Usyk has signalled his intention to retain his world titles against the successful fighter.
"It all comes down to this. It signifies everything," stated a focused but zoned-in Wardley, thirty, at the Friday weigh-in.
The British contender - possessing the WBA interim strap - registered at 110 kg, matching his previous matches.
"This is the one before the ultimate challenge. All preparation is completed. Preparation is wrapped up. The intense training is put in. Time for some relaxation now. Major event tomorrow," he added.
Spitalfields Market in London's east end witnessed not just market goods on the measure as the two heavyweights squared up for the final time ahead of fight night.
Parker gave a wink at the camera and moved along to the music.
As he flexed his strength, he seemed hefty and strong as he registered at 119 kg, just a handful of pounds lighter than his peak weight.
This marks a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who lost his championship to AJ in 2018.
"We're weary, we are wary, but I will to match him blow for blow and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker stated.
I operate on a higher plane and will overpower him - Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley, dressed in an football shirt, maintained a serious expression, greeted the fans, but appeared concentrated.
He may be the lighter guy, Wardley has superb knockout power. He produced a dramatic turnaround against Huni in the summer, down on the official tallies prior to finishing his foe in the tenth round although being outclassed for much of the fight.
"Parker, his team and boxing fans are about to discover I belong to be at the summit of this weight class," Fabio Wardley said.
"Every opponent has been the one pundits say will defeat me. This is that fight. His attributes include superior speed, too fast, highly seasoned. But I haven't been beaten so far, and no one will change tomorrow night."
