Confident Wardley Tips the scales at 20lb Below Than Bulky Joseph Parker

Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash

Venue: O2 Arena, the capital Fight Night: Saturday, October 25

Broadcast Details: Tune in for round-by-round coverage and audio coverage via BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and mobile application from 20:30 BST then transitioning to BBC Radio 5 Live from 10:00 PM.

The New Zealand fighter weighed approximately twenty pounds above than the British boxer as both top fighters displayed assured poses - although in contrasting ways - for the Saturday feature bout in the UK.

New Zealand's Parker places his WBO interim championship and chance to challenge for the undisputed crown at stake versus the perfect Fabio Wardley at the premier boxing arena.

Reigning heavyweight champion the champion has signalled his aim to defend his world titles against the victor.

"This is it. This means everything," remarked a determined but concentrated Fabio Wardley, aged 30, at Friday's scale ceremony.

The British contender - who holds the interim WBA title - weighed in at seventeen stone five pounds, consistent with his previous matches.

"This fight leading up to the ultimate challenge. All the work is done. Camp is wrapped up. The intense training is done. Let's get some downtime now. Big night tomorrow," he added.

Spitalfields Market in the capital's east witnessed not just fresh produce on the measure as the pair of fighters confronted each other for the ultimate face-off prior to the main event.

Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the camera and bobbed along to the tunes.

Flexing his muscles, he appeared imposing and strong as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, just five pounds below than his heaviest ever.

This marks a major change from the 16st 12lb iteration who was defeated his championship to Joshua in 2018.

"We're weary, we are wary, but I will to respond with equal force and I will reach him," Parker stated.

Wardley, sporting an Ipswich Town jersey, kept a straight face, nodded to the fans, but seemed focused.

He may be the lighter guy, Fabio Wardley has outstanding stopping ability. He produced a remarkable recovery against Justis Huni in June, trailing on the scorecards prior to finishing his rival in the final round although being outmaneuvered for most of the bout.

"Parker, his camp and the sport's followers are about to discover I belong to be at the summit of this heavyweight ranks," Fabio Wardley stated.

"Every opponent has been the boxer pundits claim will defeat me. Here we are again. He's too quick, swift, vastly experienced. But I remain unbeaten yet, and no one will alter tomorrow night."