Assured Wardley Weighs 20lb Less Compared to Heavier Joseph Parker
In-form Parker (on the left) is on a six-match victory run, and KO expert Wardley has a perfect record in twenty professional fights.
Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley
Fight Location: London's O2 Arena, London Event Date: Weekend, October 25
Coverage: Catch round-by-round coverage and live radio through the BBC Sport website plus digital platforms starting at 20:30 BST then transitioning to BBC 5 Live from 10 PM BST.
The New Zealand fighter registered approximately twenty pounds heavier against the British boxer as both big men displayed assured poses - even if in different ways - for Saturday's feature bout in the UK.
From New Zealand Parker is risking his WBO interim championship and shot to compete for the undisputed crown at stake versus the perfect Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Unified top heavyweight Usyk has signalled his intention to protect his championship titles facing the successful fighter.
"This is the moment. This means the ultimate," stated a focused but zoned-in Fabio Wardley, thirty, at Friday's scale ceremony.
The Ipswich fighter - possessing the WBA 'interim' belt - came in at seventeen stone five pounds, matching his previous matches.
"This contest prior to the ultimate challenge. Every effort is completed. Training is wrapped up. The intense training is done. Let's get some relaxation now. Big night tomorrow," he continued.
The historic venue in the capital's east hosted not just fresh produce on the weighing platform as the two heavyweights faced off for the final time before fight night.
Joseph Parker winked at the camera and bobbed along to the tunes.
Showing off his physique, he looked powerful and powerful as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, only five pounds less than his peak weight.
This marks a major change from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who was defeated his world title to Joshua in 2018.
"We are alert, we're cautious, but I plan to fight fire with fire and I will reach him," Joseph Parker said.
I'm at a different level and will dominate him - Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley, wearing an Ipswich top, maintained a serious expression, acknowledged the fans, but seemed concentrated.
Despite being the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has exceptional KO strength. He delivered a thrilling turnaround facing Huni in June, trailing on the judges' cards before defeating his rival in the tenth round even though being outboxed for much of the fight.
"Parker, his team and the sport's followers will learn I am meant to be at the peak of this division," Fabio Wardley stated.
"All challengers has been the fighter pundits predict will overcome me. This is the one. He's exceptional pace, swift, highly seasoned. Yet I remain unbeaten so far, and no one will alter tomorrow night."
