Self-assured Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Below Compared to Heavier Parker
Winning-streak Joseph Parker (on the left) has a six-match victory run, and stoppage artist Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in 20 professional fights.
Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley
Fight Location: The O2, London Fight Night: Weekend, October 25
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Joseph Parker stepped onto the scales approximately 20lb more against his opponent as each top fighters displayed assured figures - although in different ways - leading up to the Saturday feature bout in the UK.
Kiwi Parker places his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to challenge for the world title on the line against the unbeaten Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Undisputed division king Oleksandr Usyk has made clear his intention to retain his four belts facing the winner.
"This is it. It signifies all," said a determined but focused Wardley, 30, at the Friday weigh-in.
The British contender - possessing the WBA 'interim' belt - weighed in at 17st 5lb, matching his previous matches.
"This fight leading up to the one. All preparation is done. Camp is ticked off. All the hard work is done. Let's get some downtime now. Major event tomorrow," he added.
The East London market in London's east end hosted not just typical items on the measure as the both heavyweights confronted each other for the last occasion before fight night.
Parker winked at the camera and bobbed along to the music.
Showing off his strength, he appeared hefty and powerful as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, just a handful of pounds below than his heaviest ever.
This marks a significant difference from the 107 kg version who surrendered his belt to AJ in 2018.
"We're weary, we're cautious, but I plan to respond with equal force and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker declared.
I'm at a superior tier and will smash him - Parker
Wardley, sporting an football shirt, kept a straight face, acknowledged the crowd, but appeared focused.
Although he is the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has outstanding KO strength. He staged a remarkable comeback facing Huni in last June, behind on the judges' cards prior to defeating his foe in the final round despite being outclassed for most of the fight.
"Parker, his team and supporters will find out I belong to be at the peak of this division," Fabio Wardley stated.
"All challengers has been the fighter experts predict will beat me. Here we are again. He is superior speed, too fast, too experienced. Yet I haven't been beaten so far, and no one will change in the ring."
