🔗 Share this article Self-assured Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Lighter Than Substantial Parker On-a-roll Parker (left) has a six-bout victory run, whereas knockout expert Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in twenty professional fights. Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash Fight Location: The O2, the capital Event Date: Saturday, 25 October Live Updates: Catch live text commentary and audio coverage on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and app from 8:30 PM BST before switching to BBC Radio 5 Live from 10:00 PM. Joseph Parker registered nearly 20lb above than the British boxer as the two big men presented confident poses - albeit in different styles - leading up to the Saturday feature bout in London. From New Zealand Joseph Parker places his interim WBO title and shot to compete for the global championship at stake facing the undefeated Wardley at the O2 Arena. Reigning top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his aim to retain his world titles versus the successful fighter. "It all comes down to this. This means everything," said a serious but focused Wardley, thirty, at yesterday's pre-fight ritual. Wardley - possessing the WBA interim strap - came in at 110 kg, matching his recent bouts. "This contest before the ultimate challenge. All preparation is done. Preparation is ticked off. The grueling sessions is done. Now for some relaxation now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he stated further. The historic venue in east London witnessed not just fresh produce on the weighing platform as the both heavyweights squared up for the last occasion before the main event. Parker winked at the lenses and moved along to the tunes. Flexing his strength, he looked powerful and powerful as he weighed in at 119 kg, only a handful of pounds below than his career-heaviest. This marks a significant difference from the 107 kg version who was defeated his world title to Anthony Joshua in the year 2018. "We're weary, we are careful, but I plan to match him blow for blow and I will reach him," Parker declared. I have reached a higher plane and will overpower him - Joseph Parker Fabio Wardley, wearing an Ipswich Town jersey, kept a serious expression, nodded to the fans, but seemed focused. He may be the smaller man, Fabio Wardley has outstanding stopping ability. He staged a remarkable turnaround facing Huni in last June, trailing on the official tallies before defeating his rival in the 10th round although being outboxed for much of the contest. "Parker, his corner and the sport's followers are about to discover I am meant to be at the peak of this heavyweight ranks," Wardley stated. "Each rival has been the boxer critics predict will overcome me. Here we are again. His attributes include superior speed, rapid, vastly experienced. However I remain unbeaten yet, and no one will shift tomorrow night."