Confident Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Lighter Compared to Heavier Joseph Parker
On-a-roll Joseph Parker (on the left) is on a six-fight victory run, while stoppage artist Wardley is undefeated in 20 pro bouts.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Venue: London's O2 Arena, London Fight Night: Weekend, October 25
Coverage: Catch live text commentary and audio coverage via the BBC Sport website plus digital platforms from half past eight UK time before switching to BBC Radio 5 Live from 10:00 PM.
Joseph Parker weighed approximately twenty pounds above than Fabio Wardley as the two heavyweights displayed confident figures - even if in different ways - ahead of this weekend's headliner in the capital.
From New Zealand Joseph Parker places his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to fight for the world title up for grabs against the perfect Wardley at the premier boxing arena.
Undisputed division king Usyk has made clear his aim to retain his four belts facing the victor.
"This is the moment. It signifies the ultimate," remarked a determined but focused Fabio Wardley, thirty, at yesterday's weigh-in.
The British contender - the holder of the interim WBA title - came in at seventeen stone five pounds, consistent with his latest fights.
"This fight prior to the big one. Every effort is done. Training is completed. The grueling sessions is done. Now for some downtime now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he continued.
The East London market in the capital's east witnessed more than typical items on the measure as the two fighters confronted each other for the ultimate face-off ahead of the bout.
Joseph Parker winked at the lenses and bobbed along to the music.
Showing off his strength, he seemed hefty and powerful as he registered at 119 kg, just a handful of pounds less than his peak weight.
This marks a major change from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who was defeated his belt to Anthony Joshua in 2018.
"We're weary, we are careful, but I will to fight fire with fire and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker stated.
I'm at a superior tier and will dominate him - Joseph Parker
Wardley, wearing an football shirt, kept a serious expression, acknowledged the fans, but appeared zoned in.
Despite being the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has exceptional knockout power. He delivered a dramatic turnaround facing Huni in the summer, down on the judges' cards before stopping his foe in the final round although being outmaneuvered for much of the fight.
"His opponent, his camp and boxing fans will learn I am meant to be at the summit of this weight class," Fabio Wardley said.
"All challengers has been the one critics say will defeat me. This is the one. He is too quick, too fast, too experienced. Yet I remain unbeaten yet, and nothing will alter tomorrow night."
