Self-assured Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Than Substantial Joseph Parker
Winning-streak Joseph Parker (on the left) is on a six-match winning streak, while KO specialist Wardley remains unbeaten in 20 pro bouts.
Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley
Fight Location: The O2, London Fight Night: This Saturday, 25 October
Broadcast Details: Catch round-by-round coverage and audio coverage on BBC Sounds and app from 20:30 BST prior to moving to BBC 5 Live from 10 PM BST.
Parker registered approximately 20 pounds more against Fabio Wardley as each top fighters cut confident poses - even if in contrasting ways - for this weekend's feature bout in the UK.
From New Zealand Joseph Parker places his interim WBO title and shot to compete for the world title up for grabs versus the undefeated Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has indicated his aim to protect his championship titles against the victor.
"It all comes down to this. This means all," stated a serious but zoned-in Wardley, thirty, at yesterday's scale ceremony.
The British contender - who holds the WBA 'interim' belt - registered at 17st 5lb, consistent with his recent bouts.
"This fight prior to the one. All preparation is completed. Camp is wrapped up. All the hard work is done. Now for some downtime now. Big night coming up," he continued.
The East London market in the capital's east witnessed more than fresh produce on the weighing platform as the two heavyweights confronted each other for the last occasion prior to the main event.
Parker winked at the lenses and moved along to the beat.
Showing off his strength, he seemed imposing and strong as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, just five pounds below than his peak weight.
This marks a far cry from the 107 kg version who surrendered his world title to Anthony Joshua in 2018.
"We are cautious, we are wary, but I'm going to fight fire with fire and I will reach him," Parker said.
I operate on a higher plane and will dominate him - Joseph Parker
Wardley, wearing an Ipswich Town jersey, held a focused look, greeted the audience, but looked zoned in.
Despite being the smaller man, Fabio Wardley has exceptional knockout power. He produced a thrilling comeback facing Huni in the summer, behind on the scorecards prior to defeating his rival in the tenth round although being outmaneuvered for the majority of the contest.
"Joseph Parker, his corner and supporters will learn I am destined to be at the summit of this weight class," Fabio Wardley stated.
"Each rival has been the one critics say will defeat me. This is that fight. His attributes include too quick, rapid, highly seasoned. Yet My record is perfect to date, and no challenge will change in the ring."
