Confident Wardley Tips the scales at 20lb Less Compared to Substantial Parker
On-a-roll Joseph Parker (on the left) has a six-bout winning streak, whereas KO specialist Fabio Wardley is undefeated in 20 professional fights.
Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley
Venue: London's O2 Arena, London Event Date: This Saturday, 25 October
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Joseph Parker registered nearly twenty pounds above than Fabio Wardley as each heavyweights presented self-assured figures - even if in different ways - leading up to this weekend's main event in London.
New Zealand's Joseph Parker is risking his WBO interim championship and shot to compete for the undisputed crown at stake facing the perfect Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena.
Undisputed top heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk has indicated his intention to protect his four belts against the victor.
"It all comes down to this. It represents everything," remarked a focused but focused Wardley, 30, at the Friday scale ceremony.
The British contender - possessing the WBA interim strap - came in at 110 kg, matching his recent bouts.
"This contest prior to the ultimate challenge. All the work is completed. Training is ticked off. All the hard work is done. Now for some rest now. Big night tomorrow," he stated further.
The historic venue in east London saw beyond market goods on the weighing platform as the both boxers faced off for the ultimate face-off prior to the main event.
Parker winked at the photographers and moved along to the tunes.
As he flexed his muscles, he seemed powerful and powerful as he registered at 119 kg, just 5lb lighter than his heaviest ever.
This represents a far cry from the 16st 12lb version who was defeated his championship to AJ in the year 2018.
"We are alert, we're cautious, but I plan to respond with equal force and I intend to connect with him," Parker stated.
I have reached a superior tier and will overpower him - Parker
Wardley, wearing an Ipswich Town jersey, held a focused look, nodded to the audience, but seemed focused.
Although he is the less heavy fighter, Wardley has superb knockout power. He delivered a dramatic recovery versus his opponent in the summer, behind on the judges' cards before finishing his foe in the final round even though being outclassed for the majority of the contest.
"His opponent, his team and supporters will learn I belong to be at the peak of this weight class," Wardley said.
"Each rival has been the boxer experts claim will beat me. This is that fight. He is exceptional pace, too fast, highly seasoned. But My record is perfect to date, and no one will alter in the ring."
