Assured Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Below Than Heavier Parker
Winning-streak Parker (left) has a six-match victory run, whereas knockout artist Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in twenty pro bouts.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Venue: The O2, the capital Fight Night: Weekend, October 25
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Joseph Parker stepped onto the scales approximately twenty pounds heavier against the British boxer as both big men cut confident figures - although in different manners - for Saturday's headliner in the capital.
New Zealand's Parker places his WBO interim championship and opportunity to challenge for the world title on the line versus the undefeated Fabio Wardley at the premier boxing arena.
Reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has signalled his aim to protect his world titles versus the winner.
"This is it. It represents all," stated a determined but zoned-in Fabio Wardley, thirty, at the Friday weigh-in.
Wardley - possessing the interim WBA title - came in at seventeen stone five pounds, matching his latest fights.
"This is the one leading up to the big one. All the work is completed. Training is ticked off. All the hard work is done. Let's get some relaxation now. Big night coming up," he stated further.
The East London market in the capital's east witnessed more than fresh produce on the measure as the both heavyweights faced off for the last occasion prior to the main event.
Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the photographers and moved along to the tunes.
Flexing his physique, he looked imposing and forceful as he weighed in at 18st 10lb, just five pounds less than his career-heaviest.
It is a far cry from the 107 kg version who surrendered his belt to AJ in the year 2018.
"We're weary, we are wary, but I plan to match him blow for blow and I intend to connect with him," Parker said.
I have reached a superior tier and will dominate him - Parker
Wardley, dressed in an Ipswich top, held a focused look, greeted the fans, but looked concentrated.
He may be the lighter guy, Wardley has exceptional knockout power. He staged a remarkable recovery versus his opponent in June, trailing on the judges' cards then stopping his opponent in the 10th round even though being outclassed for much of the fight.
"Joseph Parker, his camp and the sport's followers will find out I belong to be at the top of this heavyweight ranks," Wardley affirmed.
"Every opponent has been the boxer experts claim will beat me. This is that fight. He is too quick, too fast, vastly experienced. Yet My record is perfect to date, and nothing will shift on fight night."
