Confident Fabio Wardley Weighs 20lb Lighter Than Bulky Parker
Winning-streak Parker (on the left) boasts a six-match winning streak, and stoppage artist Fabio Wardley remains unbeaten in 20 career contests.
Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker
Location: The O2, London Date: Saturday, October 25
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Parker registered approximately twenty pounds above compared to Fabio Wardley as the two top fighters displayed confident figures - although in contrasting ways - for Saturday's feature bout in the UK.
New Zealand's Joseph Parker places his WBO interim championship and opportunity to compete for the world title on the line facing the unbeaten Fabio Wardley at the premier boxing arena.
Undisputed top heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk has signalled his intention to retain his four belts against the successful fighter.
"It all comes down to this. This means all," said a focused but concentrated Wardley, 30, at the Friday scale ceremony.
The British contender - possessing the WBA interim strap - came in at 110 kg, matching his recent bouts.
"This fight leading up to the ultimate challenge. Every effort is finished. Preparation is wrapped up. The grueling sessions is put in. Time for some relaxation now. Major event tomorrow," he stated further.
The East London market in the capital's east saw beyond fresh produce on the weighing platform as the pair of fighters confronted each other for the last occasion prior to the bout.
Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the lenses and swayed along to the beat.
As he flexed his physique, he seemed imposing and strong as he registered at eighteen stone ten pounds, only five pounds lighter than his heaviest ever.
This marks a far cry from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who was defeated his world title to AJ in the year 2018.
"We are alert, we are careful, but I'm going to fight fire with fire and I'm going to get him," Parker declared.
I'm at a higher plane and will overpower him - Joseph Parker
Wardley, wearing an Ipswich top, maintained a serious expression, greeted the fans, but appeared concentrated.
Although he is the lighter guy, Fabio Wardley has outstanding KO strength. He delivered a dramatic recovery versus Huni in last June, down on the judges' cards prior to defeating his opponent in the 10th round despite being outboxed for the majority of the bout.
"His opponent, his team and supporters will find out I am destined to be at the peak of this weight class," Fabio Wardley affirmed.
"Every opponent has been the one experts predict will overcome me. This is the one. He is too quick, too fast, highly seasoned. But My record is perfect so far, and no one will change tomorrow night."
