Confident Wardley Tips the scales at 20lb Less Than Bulky Parker

Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley

Location: O2 Arena, the capital Date: Saturday, October 25

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The New Zealand fighter registered approximately 20 pounds more compared to Fabio Wardley as each big men displayed self-assured figures - even if in different styles - leading up to this weekend's feature bout in London.

New Zealand's Joseph Parker is risking his interim WBO title and opportunity to fight for the undisputed crown up for grabs facing the unbeaten Fabio Wardley at the London venue.

Unified division king the champion has signalled his intention to protect his championship titles facing the successful fighter.

"This is the moment. This means all," said a focused but zoned-in Fabio Wardley, aged 30, at the Friday pre-fight ritual.

The British contender - possessing the WBA 'interim' belt - registered at 110 kg, matching his recent bouts.

"This is the one prior to the ultimate challenge. All preparation is completed. Training is completed. The grueling sessions is put in. Time for some rest now. Big night ahead," he added.

The historic venue in east London hosted more than fresh produce on the measure as the two fighters squared up for the ultimate face-off prior to the bout.

Joseph Parker winked at the photographers and bobbed along to the music.

Showing off his muscles, he seemed powerful and powerful as he registered at eighteen stone ten pounds, only 5lb below than his career-heaviest.

This marks a major change from the 107 kg iteration who lost his belt to Joshua in 2018.

"We are alert, we are wary, but I plan to fight fire with fire and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker stated.

Fabio Wardley, sporting an football shirt, kept a serious expression, greeted the crowd, but looked concentrated.

Although he is the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has superb stopping ability. He delivered a thrilling comeback against his opponent in last June, trailing on the scorecards before finishing his rival in the tenth round although being outboxed for much of the contest.

"His opponent, his team and boxing fans will learn I am destined to be at the peak of this heavyweight ranks," Fabio Wardley affirmed.

"Each rival has been the fighter experts say will overcome me. This is the one. He is too quick, swift, vastly experienced. Yet I haven't been beaten yet, and no one will shift in the ring."