Assured Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Less Than Substantial Parker
On-a-roll Parker (left) is on a six-match unbeaten stretch, and stoppage expert Fabio Wardley remains unbeaten in twenty professional fights.
Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker
Fight Location: The O2, the capital Date: Weekend, October 25
Coverage: Catch round-by-round coverage and audio coverage on BBC Sounds and app starting at half past eight UK time then transitioning to BBC Radio 5 Live from 22:00.
The New Zealand fighter registered almost 20 pounds heavier compared to the British boxer as each top fighters cut confident figures - although in opposing ways - for this weekend's feature bout in the UK.
From New Zealand Parker will put his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to compete for the world title at stake versus the undefeated Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Unified top heavyweight the champion has indicated his intention to protect his championship titles against the successful fighter.
"It all comes down to this. It signifies everything," said a serious but concentrated Fabio Wardley, aged 30, at yesterday's weigh-in.
The Ipswich fighter - the holder of the WBA interim strap - came in at 110 kg, in line with his recent bouts.
"This contest before the big one. All preparation is completed. Preparation is completed. The intense training is accomplished. Time for some relaxation now. Huge occasion ahead," he continued.
The East London market in east London hosted not just market goods on the measure as the two boxers squared up for the final time before the bout.
Parker gave a wink at the lenses and moved along to the music.
Flexing his physique, he seemed powerful and powerful as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, only 5lb below than his career-heaviest.
It is a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who was defeated his belt to Anthony Joshua in 2018.
"We're weary, we are wary, but I'm going to fight fire with fire and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker said.
I'm at a superior tier and will overpower him - Parker
Wardley, dressed in an football shirt, kept a focused look, acknowledged the crowd, but looked concentrated.
He may be the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has exceptional stopping ability. He staged a remarkable turnaround against Huni in last June, down on the scorecards before finishing his opponent in the 10th round despite being outclassed for most of the fight.
"His opponent, his corner and boxing fans are about to discover I belong to be at the top of this weight class," Wardley stated.
"Each rival has been the one experts say will defeat me. This is that fight. He is superior speed, swift, vastly experienced. But I haven't been beaten so far, and no one will shift in the ring."
