🔗 Share this article Assured Fabio Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Less Compared to Bulky Parker On-a-roll Joseph Parker (left) is on a six-fight winning streak, and KO artist Fabio Wardley is undefeated in twenty professional fights. Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley Fight Location: O2 Arena, London Fight Night: Weekend, October 25 Coverage: Catch live text commentary and listen on BBC Sounds and app from 20:30 BST then transitioning to BBC Radio 5 Live from 10:00 PM. Parker weighed nearly 20lb above compared to his opponent as each heavyweights displayed self-assured poses - although in contrasting ways - leading up to the Saturday main event in London. New Zealand's Joseph Parker places his WBO 'interim' belt and opportunity to challenge for the undisputed crown on the line versus the perfect Fabio Wardley at the premier boxing arena. Reigning division king Usyk has signalled his plan to protect his championship titles facing the successful fighter. "This is the moment. It represents all," said a serious but focused Fabio Wardley, thirty, at Friday's weigh-in. Wardley - who holds the interim WBA title - registered at 110 kg, in line with his latest fights. "This fight before the ultimate challenge. All preparation is completed. Training is wrapped up. The grueling sessions is accomplished. Time for some relaxation now. Big night ahead," he continued. The East London market in east London hosted not just typical items on the scales as the pair of heavyweights confronted each other for the ultimate face-off ahead of fight night. Parker flashed a wink at the camera and moved along to the tunes. As he flexed his strength, he looked powerful and forceful as he registered at eighteen stone ten pounds, only five pounds less than his peak weight. It is a significant difference from the 107 kg version who lost his world title to Anthony Joshua in 2018. "We're weary, we are careful, but I plan to match him blow for blow and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker stated. I operate on a different level and will dominate him - Joseph Parker Wardley, wearing an Ipswich top, kept a focused look, greeted the audience, but seemed concentrated. Although he is the lighter guy, Wardley has outstanding KO strength. He produced a dramatic turnaround against Huni in June, down on the official tallies prior to finishing his foe in the tenth round although being outboxed for most of the bout. "His opponent, his team and the sport's followers are about to discover I am meant to be at the peak of this division," Fabio Wardley said. "Each rival has been the one critics predict will beat me. This is that fight. He is superior speed, rapid, highly seasoned. But I haven't been beaten so far, and no one will shift tomorrow night."