🔗 Share this article Self-assured Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Less Than Substantial Joseph Parker Winning-streak Joseph Parker (on the left) is on a six-match winning streak, whereas knockout artist Wardley remains unbeaten in twenty pro bouts. Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker Location: O2 Arena, London Date: Weekend, 25 October Broadcast Details: Follow round-by-round coverage and listen via BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and mobile application starting at 8:30 PM BST before switching to national radio from 10 PM BST. Parker registered almost 20 pounds heavier than Fabio Wardley as both heavyweights displayed confident poses - even if in opposing manners - ahead of the Saturday headliner in London. New Zealand's Joseph Parker is risking his WBO interim championship and chance to compete for the world title on the line facing the undefeated Fabio Wardley at the London venue. Unified top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his aim to retain his championship titles versus the victor. "This is the moment. It signifies everything," remarked a determined but zoned-in Fabio Wardley, thirty, at the Friday scale ceremony. Wardley - possessing the WBA interim strap - came in at seventeen stone five pounds, consistent with his recent bouts. "This fight prior to the ultimate challenge. Every effort is finished. Preparation is wrapped up. The intense training is done. Now for some downtime now. Major event coming up," he stated further. Spitalfields Market in the capital's east saw not just market goods on the measure as the both fighters confronted each other for the last occasion before the bout. Joseph Parker gave a wink at the camera and swayed along to the music. Flexing his strength, he seemed powerful and powerful as he tipped the scales at 18st 10lb, only a handful of pounds lighter than his heaviest ever. This marks a significant difference from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who surrendered his championship to Joshua in the year 2018. "We are alert, we are careful, but I'm going to fight fire with fire and I will reach him," Joseph Parker declared. I operate on a different level and will dominate him - Parker Fabio Wardley, sporting an Ipswich Town jersey, maintained a focused look, acknowledged the fans, but appeared concentrated. Although he is the lighter guy, Fabio Wardley has superb KO strength. He staged a dramatic turnaround against his opponent in June, behind on the official tallies prior to defeating his foe in the tenth round despite being outmaneuvered for the majority of the bout. "His opponent, his corner and boxing fans are about to discover I am destined to be at the peak of this weight class," Fabio Wardley said. "Every opponent has been the one critics predict will defeat me. This is that fight. He's exceptional pace, swift, highly seasoned. However I haven't been beaten yet, and no challenge will shift on fight night."