Self-assured Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Below Compared to Heavier Joseph Parker
On-a-roll Joseph Parker (on the left) has a six-bout unbeaten stretch, whereas KO specialist Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in 20 pro bouts.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Venue: London's O2 Arena, the capital Fight Night: This Saturday, the 25th of October
Broadcast Details: Follow live text commentary and live radio through the BBC Sport website and app starting at 20:30 BST before switching to national radio from 10:00 PM.
Joseph Parker stepped onto the scales nearly twenty pounds heavier than Fabio Wardley as the two big men presented confident poses - although in contrasting ways - ahead of the Saturday main event in the UK.
From New Zealand Joseph Parker is risking his WBO 'interim' belt and opportunity to compete for the global championship at stake facing the perfect Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Undisputed division king Oleksandr Usyk has made clear his aim to defend his four belts versus the successful fighter.
"This is it. It signifies everything," remarked a determined but concentrated Fabio Wardley, 30, at Friday's weigh-in.
Wardley - possessing the WBA 'interim' belt - came in at 110 kg, consistent with his recent bouts.
"This fight before the ultimate challenge. All preparation is done. Preparation is completed. The grueling sessions is done. Let's get some downtime now. Major event coming up," he continued.
The East London market in the capital's east hosted more than fresh produce on the scales as the both fighters squared up for the last occasion ahead of fight night.
Joseph Parker winked at the lenses and swayed along to the music.
Showing off his physique, he looked powerful and powerful as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, only five pounds below than his career-heaviest.
It is a significant difference from the 107 kg version who surrendered his championship to AJ in the year 2018.
"We are cautious, we are wary, but I plan to fight fire with fire and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker stated.
I have reached a superior tier and will overpower him - Parker
Fabio Wardley, sporting an Ipswich top, kept a focused look, nodded to the fans, but seemed concentrated.
Although he is the less heavy fighter, Wardley has superb KO strength. He delivered a remarkable turnaround against Huni in the summer, behind on the official tallies before finishing his foe in the tenth round although being outclassed for the majority of the fight.
"Parker, his camp and supporters are about to discover I belong to be at the top of this division," Fabio Wardley stated.
"Every opponent has been the boxer critics say will beat me. Here we are again. He is too quick, rapid, highly seasoned. However I remain unbeaten yet, and no one will change on fight night."
