Confident Fabio Wardley Weighs 20lb Below Than Heavier Joseph Parker

Boxers at weigh-in

Winning-streak Joseph Parker (on the left) is on a six-match unbeaten stretch, while stoppage artist Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in 20 career contests.

Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash

Venue: O2 Arena, the capital Date: Weekend, 25 October

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Joseph Parker weighed approximately 20 pounds more against his opponent as the two heavyweights presented confident figures - albeit in opposing manners - for this weekend's headliner in the UK.

Kiwi Joseph Parker is risking his interim WBO title and chance to fight for the global championship on the line versus the perfect Wardley at the O2 Arena.

Reigning heavyweight champion Usyk has signalled his plan to protect his world titles against the victor.

"This is it. It represents everything," remarked a serious but concentrated Wardley, thirty, at yesterday's pre-fight ritual.

Wardley - the holder of the WBA interim strap - came in at seventeen stone five pounds, in line with his latest fights.

"This is the one leading up to the ultimate challenge. All preparation is done. Camp is ticked off. The grueling sessions is accomplished. Let's get some relaxation now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he added.

Spitalfields Market in London's east end witnessed not just typical items on the measure as the pair of boxers faced off for the last occasion ahead of the bout.

Parker winked at the camera and bobbed along to the beat.

Showing off his strength, he looked hefty and forceful as he weighed in at 119 kg, merely five pounds lighter than his peak weight.

It is a major change from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who was defeated his world title to Anthony Joshua in the year 2018.

"We are cautious, we are careful, but I plan to fight fire with fire and I will reach him," Parker stated.

I operate on a higher plane and will overpower him - Parker

Fabio Wardley, wearing an Ipswich Town jersey, kept a focused look, nodded to the audience, but looked focused.

Despite being the smaller man, Fabio Wardley has exceptional stopping ability. He produced a remarkable recovery versus his opponent in last June, down on the official tallies prior to defeating his rival in the tenth round despite being outmaneuvered for most of the contest.

"His opponent, his team and the sport's followers are about to discover I am meant to be at the peak of this division," Fabio Wardley said.

"Every opponent has been the one critics predict will beat me. Here we are again. He is too quick, too fast, highly seasoned. Yet My record is perfect so far, and nothing will shift on fight night."

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