Assured Fabio Wardley Weighs 20lb Less Than Heavier Parker
In-form Parker (left) has a six-bout winning streak, whereas KO specialist Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in 20 professional fights.
Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker
Location: The O2, the capital Event Date: This Saturday, October 25
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The New Zealand fighter weighed approximately twenty pounds above against the British boxer as the two big men cut confident appearances - even if in different manners - ahead of the Saturday headliner in the UK.
From New Zealand Parker places his WBO interim championship and chance to fight for the world title up for grabs facing the undefeated Wardley at the London venue.
Reigning top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his aim to defend his championship titles versus the victor.
"It all comes down to this. It represents all," remarked a serious but focused Wardley, thirty, at the Friday scale ceremony.
The Ipswich fighter - the holder of the WBA 'interim' belt - came in at seventeen stone five pounds, in line with his latest fights.
"This fight before the ultimate challenge. All preparation is done. Preparation is ticked off. The grueling sessions is done. Let's get some downtime now. Huge occasion coming up," he stated further.
The East London market in east London witnessed more than market goods on the scales as the pair of boxers faced off for the ultimate face-off ahead of the bout.
Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the photographers and moved along to the tunes.
Showing off his strength, he seemed hefty and powerful as he weighed in at 18st 10lb, just 5lb less than his career-heaviest.
This represents a far cry from the 107 kg iteration who surrendered his belt to AJ in 2018.
"We're weary, we are wary, but I will to fight fire with fire and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker stated.
I operate on a superior tier and will smash him - Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley, wearing an Ipswich top, held a focused look, acknowledged the crowd, but seemed concentrated.
He may be the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has outstanding stopping ability. He staged a thrilling turnaround against Justis Huni in June, down on the scorecards before stopping his opponent in the tenth round even though being outboxed for the majority of the bout.
"Parker, his team and supporters will learn I am destined to be at the top of this heavyweight ranks," Fabio Wardley affirmed.
"All challengers has been the boxer pundits say will defeat me. This is the one. He's superior speed, swift, too experienced. Yet I remain unbeaten so far, and nothing will change on fight night."
