Assured Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Below Compared to Substantial Joseph Parker
On-a-roll Parker (on the left) is on a six-match victory run, while KO expert Wardley has a perfect record in 20 professional fights.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Venue: The O2, the capital Fight Night: Weekend, 25 October
Live Updates: Follow round-by-round coverage and audio coverage on the BBC Sport website plus digital platforms starting at 20:30 BST then transitioning to BBC 5 Live from 10 PM BST.
Joseph Parker weighed approximately twenty pounds above against his opponent as the two big men cut self-assured appearances - although in contrasting manners - leading up to this weekend's feature bout in the capital.
Kiwi Parker is risking his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to fight for the global championship up for grabs against the undefeated Fabio Wardley at the London venue.
Unified top heavyweight the champion has indicated his plan to protect his championship titles against the winner.
"This is the moment. This means all," said a determined but focused Wardley, 30, at the Friday pre-fight ritual.
Wardley - possessing the WBA interim strap - weighed in at 110 kg, in line with his recent bouts.
"This fight prior to the big one. Every effort is completed. Preparation is completed. All the hard work is put in. Now for some rest now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he added.
Spitalfields Market in the capital's east hosted beyond fresh produce on the measure as the two heavyweights confronted each other for the last occasion prior to the main event.
Joseph Parker gave a wink at the photographers and bobbed along to the tunes.
As he flexed his physique, he looked powerful and forceful as he weighed in at 119 kg, merely 5lb lighter than his peak weight.
This marks a far cry from the 107 kg version who was defeated his world title to Joshua in 2018.
"We're weary, we are wary, but I will to match him blow for blow and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker stated.
I operate on a higher plane and will dominate him - Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley, wearing an football shirt, held a straight face, nodded to the fans, but appeared focused.
Although he is the lighter guy, Wardley has superb KO strength. He produced a remarkable recovery against his opponent in June, trailing on the scorecards prior to stopping his opponent in the 10th round although being outmaneuvered for much of the contest.
"Joseph Parker, his camp and supporters will find out I belong to be at the top of this weight class," Wardley said.
"Each rival has been the fighter experts say will defeat me. This is that fight. He is superior speed, rapid, highly seasoned. Yet I remain unbeaten to date, and no one will shift tomorrow night."
