Assured Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Below Compared to Substantial Parker
In-form Parker (left) has a six-match unbeaten stretch, whereas stoppage specialist Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in twenty pro bouts.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Fight Location: London's O2 Arena, London Event Date: This Saturday, the 25th of October
Coverage: Follow real-time updates and listen through BBC 5 Live Sports Extra plus digital platforms from half past eight UK time before switching to BBC Radio 5 Live from 10 PM BST.
The New Zealand fighter registered approximately 20lb above against Fabio Wardley as both heavyweights displayed confident figures - even if in contrasting ways - leading up to this weekend's feature bout in the UK.
Kiwi Parker is risking his WBO interim championship and opportunity to compete for the global championship on the line facing the undefeated Wardley at the London venue.
Undisputed top heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk has signalled his intention to defend his four belts against the successful fighter.
"This is it. It signifies everything," stated a serious but zoned-in Fabio Wardley, thirty, at the Friday pre-fight ritual.
Wardley - who holds the WBA interim strap - registered at 110 kg, in line with his latest fights.
"This fight before the big one. All preparation is done. Training is completed. All the hard work is done. Time for some relaxation now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he added.
Spitalfields Market in London's east end saw not just fresh produce on the measure as the two boxers squared up for the ultimate face-off before fight night.
Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the lenses and bobbed along to the tunes.
Showing off his muscles, he seemed powerful and forceful as he registered at 119 kg, only a handful of pounds lighter than his heaviest ever.
It is a far cry from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who lost his championship to Anthony Joshua in 2018.
"We are cautious, we are wary, but I plan to respond with equal force and I will reach him," Parker stated.
I operate on a higher plane and will overpower him - Parker
Wardley, sporting an football shirt, held a focused look, greeted the fans, but looked focused.
He may be the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has superb stopping ability. He delivered a thrilling turnaround versus Huni in last June, down on the scorecards then finishing his rival in the final round despite being outmaneuvered for most of the contest.
"Parker, his team and boxing fans will learn I am meant to be at the summit of this division," Fabio Wardley stated.
"All challengers has been the one pundits claim will beat me. Here we are again. His attributes include too quick, too fast, too experienced. However I haven't been beaten to date, and nothing will change tomorrow night."
