Confident Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Below Than Substantial Parker

Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash

Venue: O2 Arena, London Fight Night: This Saturday, the 25th of October

Coverage: Follow real-time updates and audio coverage on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and app starting at 20:30 BST then transitioning to national radio from 10 PM BST.

Joseph Parker registered almost twenty pounds above compared to his opponent as the two big men cut self-assured poses - although in different manners - for this weekend's feature bout in the capital.

From New Zealand Joseph Parker places his WBO interim championship and shot to challenge for the world title up for grabs facing the undefeated Wardley at the premier boxing arena.

Undisputed top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his aim to retain his four belts facing the successful fighter.

"This is it. It signifies everything," said a focused but concentrated Wardley, aged 30, at yesterday's weigh-in.

The British contender - who holds the WBA interim strap - weighed in at 110 kg, in line with his previous matches.

"This is the one leading up to the one. Every effort is done. Preparation is wrapped up. The intense training is put in. Time for some rest now. Big night tomorrow," he added.

The East London market in the capital's east witnessed more than fresh produce on the weighing platform as the two fighters squared up for the last occasion ahead of fight night.

Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the camera and bobbed along to the tunes.

As he flexed his strength, he looked powerful and strong as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, only a handful of pounds less than his heaviest ever.

It is a far cry from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who lost his belt to Anthony Joshua in the year 2018.

"We're weary, we're cautious, but I will to match him blow for blow and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker stated.

Fabio Wardley, dressed in an Ipswich top, held a straight face, nodded to the fans, but seemed concentrated.

He may be the lighter guy, Wardley has outstanding KO strength. He staged a thrilling turnaround versus Huni in the summer, trailing on the scorecards then finishing his opponent in the final round even though being outmaneuvered for most of the contest.

"His opponent, his team and boxing fans will find out I am destined to be at the peak of this heavyweight ranks," Fabio Wardley stated.

"All challengers has been the fighter critics say will defeat me. This is that fight. He is exceptional pace, rapid, vastly experienced. Yet My record is perfect to date, and nothing will alter tomorrow night."