🔗 Share this article Assured Fabio Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Below Than Heavier Joseph Parker In-form Parker (on the left) is on a six-fight victory run, whereas KO specialist Wardley remains unbeaten in twenty pro bouts. Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker Fight Location: The O2, the capital Date: Weekend, 25 October Live Updates: Catch live text commentary and listen via BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and app starting at 8:30 PM BST then transitioning to BBC Radio 5 Live from 22:00. Joseph Parker registered approximately 20lb heavier than his opponent as both big men displayed self-assured figures - albeit in different manners - leading up to this weekend's main event in the capital. From New Zealand Joseph Parker is risking his WBO 'interim' belt and shot to fight for the undisputed crown up for grabs against the unbeaten Fabio Wardley at the London venue. Unified heavyweight champion Usyk has signalled his plan to defend his championship titles versus the victor. "It all comes down to this. It represents everything," said a serious but concentrated Fabio Wardley, thirty, at the Friday pre-fight ritual. The British contender - the holder of the WBA 'interim' belt - weighed in at seventeen stone five pounds, in line with his latest fights. "This is the one before the ultimate challenge. All the work is completed. Training is ticked off. The intense training is put in. Time for some downtime now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he continued. The historic venue in London's east end witnessed more than market goods on the weighing platform as the both heavyweights confronted each other for the last occasion before the bout. Parker flashed a wink at the camera and bobbed along to the tunes. Showing off his strength, he seemed hefty and strong as he registered at 18st 10lb, just a handful of pounds less than his peak weight. It is a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound fighter who was defeated his championship to AJ in 2018. "We are alert, we are careful, but I will to match him blow for blow and I intend to connect with him," Joseph Parker declared. I operate on a superior tier and will dominate him - Parker Fabio Wardley, dressed in an football shirt, held a serious expression, acknowledged the fans, but looked concentrated. Although he is the lighter guy, Wardley has superb knockout power. He produced a dramatic comeback against Justis Huni in last June, trailing on the judges' cards prior to defeating his foe in the tenth round despite being outmaneuvered for most of the bout. "Parker, his corner and the sport's followers are about to discover I belong to be at the top of this heavyweight ranks," Fabio Wardley said. "Every opponent has been the fighter pundits predict will beat me. This is that fight. His attributes include superior speed, too fast, highly seasoned. However I haven't been beaten so far, and nothing will shift on fight night."