🔗 Share this article Self-assured Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Lighter Than Heavier Joseph Parker Winning-streak Parker (left) is on a six-match winning streak, and knockout artist Fabio Wardley is undefeated in twenty career contests. Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley Location: The O2, London Fight Night: This Saturday, October 25 Broadcast Details: Follow round-by-round coverage and listen through BBC 5 Live Sports Extra plus digital platforms starting at half past eight UK time then transitioning to BBC Radio 5 Live from 10:00 PM. The New Zealand fighter stepped onto the scales almost twenty pounds more than the British boxer as the two heavyweights cut assured poses - albeit in contrasting manners - ahead of Saturday's feature bout in the UK. Kiwi Parker is risking his WBO interim championship and opportunity to challenge for the global championship on the line facing the perfect Wardley at the O2 Arena. Unified heavyweight champion Usyk has made clear his intention to protect his four belts facing the successful fighter. "This is the moment. It represents all," stated a focused but zoned-in Wardley, aged 30, at yesterday's weigh-in. Wardley - the holder of the WBA 'interim' belt - registered at 17st 5lb, matching his previous matches. "This contest prior to the ultimate challenge. All preparation is done. Preparation is completed. The grueling sessions is put in. Let's get some downtime now. Major event ahead," he stated further. The historic venue in the capital's east saw not just market goods on the scales as the both heavyweights faced off for the last occasion prior to the bout. Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the lenses and swayed along to the tunes. Showing off his strength, he appeared powerful and powerful as he weighed in at 18st 10lb, merely five pounds below than his heaviest ever. This represents a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who surrendered his world title to Joshua in 2018. "We're weary, we're cautious, but I will to respond with equal force and I'm going to get him," Parker stated. I'm at a different level and will smash him - Parker Fabio Wardley, dressed in an Ipswich top, maintained a serious expression, nodded to the fans, but seemed focused. Although he is the less heavy fighter, Wardley has superb knockout power. He delivered a dramatic recovery facing Justis Huni in last June, trailing on the scorecards then finishing his opponent in the tenth round despite being outclassed for the majority of the bout. "Joseph Parker, his corner and the sport's followers will learn I am destined to be at the peak of this heavyweight ranks," Fabio Wardley stated. "All challengers has been the one pundits claim will defeat me. This is that fight. He's exceptional pace, rapid, vastly experienced. Yet My record is perfect to date, and no challenge will change on fight night."