Assured Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Below Compared to Heavier Parker

Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker

Location: London's O2 Arena, the capital Event Date: Weekend, 25 October

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The New Zealand fighter weighed approximately twenty pounds heavier than his opponent as both big men displayed self-assured poses - although in different styles - leading up to Saturday's main event in the capital.

New Zealand's Parker places his interim WBO title and opportunity to compete for the world title at stake versus the perfect Wardley at the premier boxing arena.

Reigning heavyweight champion the champion has signalled his plan to defend his championship titles versus the winner.

"This is the moment. It represents everything," stated a focused but zoned-in Wardley, thirty, at the Friday weigh-in.

The Ipswich fighter - possessing the WBA interim strap - weighed in at seventeen stone five pounds, in line with his previous matches.

"This is the one before the big one. Every effort is done. Camp is completed. All the hard work is accomplished. Let's get some downtime now. Major event coming up," he added.

The East London market in the capital's east witnessed more than typical items on the measure as the two heavyweights confronted each other for the final time ahead of fight night.

Joseph Parker winked at the photographers and moved along to the tunes.

Showing off his physique, he seemed imposing and strong as he registered at 18st 10lb, just 5lb lighter than his career-heaviest.

This represents a far cry from the 107 kg fighter who lost his belt to Joshua in 2018.

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

Wardley, dressed in an Ipswich top, kept a serious expression, acknowledged the audience, but seemed concentrated.

He may be the lighter guy, Fabio Wardley has superb KO strength. He delivered a thrilling turnaround versus Justis Huni in the summer, behind on the official tallies prior to defeating his foe in the 10th round despite being outclassed for much of the fight.

"His opponent, his team and supporters will find out I am destined to be at the peak of this weight class," Wardley said.

"Each rival has been the boxer critics predict will beat me. Here we are again. He is superior speed, too fast, highly seasoned. However My record is perfect so far, and nothing will change in the ring."