Confident Fabio Wardley Weighs 20lb Below Compared to Bulky Parker

Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash

Fight Location: The O2, London Date: This Saturday, October 25

Coverage: Tune in for live text commentary and audio coverage through the BBC Sport website and app from 8:30 PM BST then transitioning to national radio from 22:00.

Joseph Parker stepped onto the scales approximately twenty pounds heavier compared to his opponent as each heavyweights presented assured poses - although in different ways - for this weekend's feature bout in the capital.

Kiwi Parker places his WBO 'interim' belt and opportunity to challenge for the undisputed crown at stake versus the unbeaten Fabio Wardley at the premier boxing arena.

Undisputed top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his plan to defend his four belts facing the winner.

"It all comes down to this. It represents everything," remarked a serious but zoned-in Wardley, 30, at the Friday pre-fight ritual.

The British contender - who holds the interim WBA title - came in at 110 kg, consistent with his latest fights.

"This fight leading up to the one. All the work is completed. Preparation is completed. All the hard work is put in. Time for some rest now. Huge occasion coming up," he stated further.

Spitalfields Market in London's east end saw beyond fresh produce on the measure as the two boxers squared up for the last occasion before the main event.

Parker gave a wink at the camera and moved along to the beat.

As he flexed his physique, he appeared hefty and strong as he weighed in at eighteen stone ten pounds, only a handful of pounds below than his career-heaviest.

It is a far cry from the 107 kg version who surrendered his world title to AJ in 2018.

"We are alert, we are wary, but I'm going to match him blow for blow and I will reach him," Joseph Parker said.

Wardley, sporting an Ipswich top, kept a serious expression, acknowledged the fans, but appeared zoned in.

Although he is the less heavy fighter, Wardley has superb KO strength. He staged a thrilling turnaround against Justis Huni in the summer, behind on the scorecards then defeating his opponent in the tenth round despite being outboxed for the majority of the bout.

"Parker, his camp and the sport's followers are about to discover I am meant to be at the top of this division," Fabio Wardley said.

"Each rival has been the one pundits claim will defeat me. This is the one. His attributes include superior speed, swift, too experienced. But I remain unbeaten to date, and nothing will shift tomorrow night."