Assured Fabio Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Below Compared to Heavier Joseph Parker
Winning-streak Joseph Parker (on the left) has a six-bout winning streak, and knockout specialist Wardley has a perfect record in twenty professional fights.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Fight Location: O2 Arena, the capital Event Date: Saturday, October 25
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Joseph Parker stepped onto the scales nearly twenty pounds heavier compared to his opponent as each top fighters cut self-assured poses - although in opposing ways - ahead of the Saturday main event in the capital.
From New Zealand Parker places his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to challenge for the global championship on the line versus the unbeaten Fabio Wardley at the London venue.
Reigning heavyweight champion the champion has indicated his intention to defend his championship titles against the victor.
"This is the moment. It signifies the ultimate," said a serious but zoned-in Wardley, 30, at the Friday scale ceremony.
The Ipswich fighter - who holds the interim WBA title - registered at seventeen stone five pounds, in line with his previous matches.
"This contest leading up to the one. All preparation is finished. Training is completed. The grueling sessions is accomplished. Now for some relaxation now. Big night coming up," he added.
The historic venue in east London hosted beyond typical items on the weighing platform as the pair of fighters confronted each other for the last occasion ahead of the bout.
Parker flashed a wink at the photographers and moved along to the beat.
As he flexed his physique, he appeared hefty and powerful as he tipped the scales at 119 kg, merely a handful of pounds less than his heaviest ever.
It is a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound fighter who surrendered his world title to AJ in 2018.
"We are cautious, we are careful, but I'm going to match him blow for blow and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker said.
I'm at a higher plane and will smash him - Joseph Parker
Fabio Wardley, wearing an football shirt, maintained a serious expression, acknowledged the audience, but seemed concentrated.
Although he is the lighter guy, Fabio Wardley has superb knockout power. He delivered a remarkable comeback versus Justis Huni in June, trailing on the judges' cards prior to stopping his opponent in the tenth round despite being outmaneuvered for the majority of the bout.
"Parker, his team and boxing fans will find out I am meant to be at the top of this weight class," Fabio Wardley said.
"All challengers has been the fighter experts claim will defeat me. Here we are again. His attributes include exceptional pace, rapid, too experienced. Yet My record is perfect yet, and no one will alter on fight night."
