Confident Fabio Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Less Compared to Substantial Joseph Parker
On-a-roll Joseph Parker (on the left) boasts a six-match victory run, while KO artist Fabio Wardley is undefeated in 20 career contests.
Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley
Location: The O2, the capital Fight Night: Weekend, 25 October
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The New Zealand fighter weighed nearly 20 pounds above than the British boxer as each big men displayed self-assured appearances - although in contrasting ways - ahead of the Saturday headliner in London.
From New Zealand Parker will put his interim WBO title and chance to fight for the global championship up for grabs against the undefeated Fabio Wardley at the London venue.
Reigning top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his intention to defend his world titles against the victor.
"This is the moment. It represents all," remarked a determined but focused Fabio Wardley, 30, at yesterday's weigh-in.
The Ipswich fighter - possessing the WBA interim strap - registered at seventeen stone five pounds, consistent with his previous matches.
"This contest before the big one. All the work is done. Camp is completed. All the hard work is accomplished. Time for some rest now. Huge occasion coming up," he added.
The East London market in the capital's east hosted not just market goods on the measure as the two heavyweights confronted each other for the ultimate face-off prior to the bout.
Parker flashed a wink at the photographers and bobbed along to the tunes.
As he flexed his strength, he seemed powerful and powerful as he tipped the scales at 119 kg, only a handful of pounds below than his heaviest ever.
This marks a major change from the sixteen stone twelve pound version who surrendered his belt to Joshua in the year 2018.
"We are cautious, we are wary, but I will to match him blow for blow and I'm going to get him," Parker declared.
I have reached a superior tier and will dominate him - Parker
Fabio Wardley, wearing an football shirt, held a serious expression, nodded to the audience, but appeared focused.
He may be the smaller man, Fabio Wardley has exceptional stopping ability. He staged a remarkable comeback facing Huni in the summer, trailing on the judges' cards prior to stopping his opponent in the tenth round even though being outboxed for much of the bout.
"Joseph Parker, his corner and supporters will learn I belong to be at the peak of this weight class," Wardley said.
"Each rival has been the boxer pundits claim will overcome me. This is that fight. His attributes include too quick, too fast, too experienced. Yet My record is perfect to date, and no challenge will alter in the ring."
