Self-assured Fabio Wardley Weighs 20lb Below Compared to Heavier Joseph Parker
On-a-roll Parker (on the left) has a six-bout unbeaten stretch, whereas KO specialist Fabio Wardley is undefeated in twenty professional fights.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Location: The O2, the capital Date: This Saturday, October 25
Coverage: Follow round-by-round coverage and listen through BBC Sounds plus digital platforms starting at 20:30 BST before switching to national radio from 22:00.
The New Zealand fighter weighed approximately 20 pounds above against his opponent as each heavyweights presented assured figures - albeit in different manners - for the Saturday main event in London.
From New Zealand Joseph Parker places his WBO 'interim' belt and chance to compete for the undisputed crown up for grabs versus the perfect Fabio Wardley at the London venue.
Reigning division king Usyk has signalled his plan to defend his four belts versus the victor.
"It all comes down to this. It represents everything," stated a focused but focused Wardley, thirty, at yesterday's weigh-in.
The Ipswich fighter - the holder of the WBA interim strap - came in at seventeen stone five pounds, consistent with his previous matches.
"This is the one before the one. All preparation is done. Preparation is ticked off. The intense training is done. Time for some rest now. Big night tomorrow," he stated further.
The historic venue in the capital's east hosted not just market goods on the measure as the both boxers squared up for the final time before fight night.
Joseph Parker winked at the photographers and swayed along to the tunes.
As he flexed his physique, he looked powerful and powerful as he registered at eighteen stone ten pounds, merely five pounds less than his peak weight.
This marks a major change from the sixteen stone twelve pound version who lost his world title to AJ in the year 2018.
"We're weary, we are careful, but I will to respond with equal force and I'm going to get him," Parker stated.
I have reached a different level and will smash him - Parker
Fabio Wardley, sporting an Ipswich top, kept a serious expression, acknowledged the audience, but seemed zoned in.
Despite being the smaller man, Fabio Wardley has outstanding stopping ability. He produced a remarkable turnaround against Justis Huni in last June, behind on the scorecards before finishing his rival in the 10th round even though being outboxed for much of the contest.
"Parker, his camp and boxing fans are about to discover I am destined to be at the top of this weight class," Fabio Wardley stated.
"Each rival has been the one experts say will overcome me. Here we are again. He is superior speed, too fast, vastly experienced. But I haven't been beaten yet, and nothing will alter on fight night."
