Self-assured Fabio Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Below Compared to Bulky Joseph Parker
Winning-streak Parker (on the left) boasts a six-match winning streak, whereas knockout specialist Wardley has a perfect record in twenty pro bouts.
Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley
Fight Location: O2 Arena, London Event Date: Saturday, October 25
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Joseph Parker registered almost 20lb more compared to his opponent as both top fighters displayed self-assured poses - although in opposing ways - ahead of this weekend's main event in London.
New Zealand's Joseph Parker is risking his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to challenge for the world title on the line versus the perfect Wardley at the London venue.
Reigning heavyweight champion the champion has indicated his aim to protect his championship titles against the winner.
"This is it. This means everything," stated a serious but focused Wardley, aged 30, at yesterday's pre-fight ritual.
The British contender - who holds the interim WBA title - registered at 17st 5lb, consistent with his recent bouts.
"This contest prior to the one. All the work is done. Training is wrapped up. The intense training is accomplished. Now for some downtime now. Huge occasion ahead," he stated further.
Spitalfields Market in east London hosted beyond fresh produce on the measure as the pair of fighters confronted each other for the final time ahead of the bout.
Joseph Parker winked at the photographers and bobbed along to the beat.
Flexing his physique, he looked powerful and powerful as he weighed in at eighteen stone ten pounds, merely 5lb lighter than his heaviest ever.
It is a far cry from the 16st 12lb iteration who surrendered his championship to AJ in 2018.
"We are alert, we're cautious, but I will to respond with equal force and I will reach him," Joseph Parker said.
I have reached a superior tier and will dominate him - Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley, sporting an Ipswich top, held a straight face, greeted the audience, but looked focused.
Although he is the less heavy fighter, Wardley has exceptional knockout power. He delivered a dramatic comeback versus Justis Huni in June, down on the official tallies then stopping his opponent in the tenth round although being outclassed for the majority of the fight.
"His opponent, his camp and boxing fans will learn I am destined to be at the summit of this weight class," Wardley stated.
"All challengers has been the fighter pundits predict will beat me. This is the one. He's too quick, rapid, too experienced. Yet I haven't been beaten yet, and nothing will shift tomorrow night."
