Assured Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Less Than Heavier Parker
Winning-streak Parker (left) is on a six-match victory run, while KO specialist Wardley has a perfect record in twenty career contests.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Fight Location: O2 Arena, London Fight Night: Weekend, 25 October
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The New Zealand fighter registered nearly 20lb above compared to the British boxer as each big men cut confident poses - albeit in contrasting manners - leading up to Saturday's headliner in London.
Kiwi Parker is risking his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to compete for the undisputed crown on the line versus the undefeated Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has signalled his intention to defend his championship titles facing the victor.
"This is it. It represents the ultimate," said a determined but concentrated Fabio Wardley, thirty, at the Friday pre-fight ritual.
Wardley - who holds the WBA 'interim' belt - registered at 17st 5lb, matching his latest fights.
"This is the one prior to the big one. All preparation is completed. Camp is ticked off. The intense training is put in. Let's get some relaxation now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he continued.
The East London market in east London witnessed not just typical items on the measure as the two heavyweights confronted each other for the last occasion ahead of the bout.
Parker winked at the camera and bobbed along to the tunes.
Flexing his muscles, he appeared powerful and forceful as he weighed in at 18st 10lb, merely 5lb lighter than his peak weight.
This marks a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who surrendered his world title to Joshua in the year 2018.
"We are cautious, we're cautious, but I will to match him blow for blow and I'm going to get him," Parker stated.
I have reached a higher plane and will smash him - Joseph Parker
Wardley, dressed in an Ipswich top, maintained a straight face, acknowledged the crowd, but seemed focused.
He may be the lighter guy, Fabio Wardley has outstanding stopping ability. He produced a thrilling turnaround against Huni in the summer, behind on the judges' cards before defeating his rival in the tenth round despite being outboxed for much of the contest.
"Parker, his team and the sport's followers are about to discover I am meant to be at the peak of this weight class," Fabio Wardley said.
"Every opponent has been the boxer pundits say will beat me. This is the one. He is superior speed, too fast, highly seasoned. However I remain unbeaten so far, and nothing will alter tomorrow night."
