Self-assured Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Less Than Substantial Parker
In-form Parker (on the left) is on a six-fight victory run, while stoppage specialist Wardley has a perfect record in twenty professional fights.
Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker
Location: London's O2 Arena, the capital Date: This Saturday, October 25
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The New Zealand fighter stepped onto the scales approximately 20 pounds more compared to his opponent as both big men cut confident figures - even if in different manners - for Saturday's feature bout in the capital.
Kiwi Parker places his WBO interim championship and opportunity to challenge for the undisputed crown up for grabs facing the perfect Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has signalled his aim to protect his championship titles against the winner.
"This is the moment. It represents everything," said a focused but zoned-in Fabio Wardley, aged 30, at the Friday weigh-in.
The Ipswich fighter - possessing the interim WBA title - came in at 17st 5lb, consistent with his latest fights.
"This fight leading up to the one. All preparation is finished. Preparation is completed. All the hard work is accomplished. Time for some downtime now. Big night coming up," he added.
The historic venue in London's east end hosted beyond fresh produce on the measure as the two fighters faced off for the final time prior to fight night.
Parker gave a wink at the photographers and swayed along to the music.
Showing off his physique, he looked powerful and powerful as he registered at eighteen stone ten pounds, just five pounds lighter than his heaviest ever.
It is a major change from the 107 kg fighter who was defeated his belt to Anthony Joshua in 2018.
"We're weary, we are careful, but I will to respond with equal force and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker said.
I operate on a higher plane and will smash him - Joseph Parker
Wardley, dressed in an football shirt, held a focused look, acknowledged the fans, but looked concentrated.
Although he is the smaller man, Wardley has outstanding knockout power. He staged a thrilling turnaround versus Huni in the summer, down on the scorecards before defeating his opponent in the final round even though being outclassed for the majority of the fight.
"Joseph Parker, his camp and boxing fans will find out I belong to be at the summit of this heavyweight ranks," Wardley stated.
"All challengers has been the boxer experts predict will overcome me. This is that fight. He's too quick, swift, too experienced. But I haven't been beaten to date, and no one will change on fight night."