Confident Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Compared to Heavier Parker
Winning-streak Parker (on the left) has a six-bout winning streak, whereas KO specialist Fabio Wardley remains unbeaten in 20 professional fights.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Venue: O2 Arena, London Event Date: This Saturday, 25 October
Broadcast Details: Tune in for round-by-round coverage and live radio via BBC Sounds and app starting at 8:30 PM BST before switching to BBC Radio 5 Live from 22:00.
Parker stepped onto the scales almost 20 pounds above than Fabio Wardley as each top fighters presented confident poses - albeit in different styles - leading up to Saturday's main event in London.
Kiwi Parker is risking his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to compete for the world title on the line against the unbeaten Wardley at the London venue.
Unified top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his plan to protect his championship titles against the winner.
"This is the moment. This means all," stated a determined but concentrated Wardley, 30, at yesterday's scale ceremony.
Wardley - the holder of the interim WBA title - weighed in at 110 kg, matching his previous matches.
"This is the one before the big one. All preparation is completed. Camp is wrapped up. All the hard work is accomplished. Time for some downtime now. Big night ahead," he added.
The historic venue in London's east end witnessed more than typical items on the weighing platform as the pair of boxers confronted each other for the final time ahead of the main event.
Parker winked at the lenses and moved along to the beat.
Flexing his muscles, he seemed powerful and powerful as he registered at eighteen stone ten pounds, just a handful of pounds less than his heaviest ever.
This marks a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound fighter who was defeated his championship to Joshua in 2018.
"We are cautious, we are wary, but I'm going to fight fire with fire and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker declared.
I have reached a higher plane and will smash him - Parker
Fabio Wardley, wearing an football shirt, maintained a straight face, greeted the audience, but looked focused.
He may be the smaller man, Fabio Wardley has exceptional KO strength. He produced a dramatic recovery against Huni in June, trailing on the official tallies prior to defeating his foe in the final round even though being outboxed for the majority of the bout.
"His opponent, his camp and boxing fans are about to discover I am meant to be at the top of this heavyweight ranks," Wardley affirmed.
"Every opponent has been the boxer pundits claim will overcome me. Here we are again. He's superior speed, too fast, highly seasoned. But My record is perfect yet, and no one will alter tomorrow night."
