In-form Parker (on the left) is on a six-bout unbeaten stretch, while knockout expert Wardley is undefeated in twenty professional fights.
Wardley-Parker Heavyweight Clash
Location: O2 Arena, London Event Date: Saturday, October 25
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Parker stepped onto the scales approximately twenty pounds heavier against his opponent as each top fighters cut self-assured poses - although in opposing ways - for the Saturday feature bout in the capital.
New Zealand's Joseph Parker places his interim WBO title and shot to fight for the world title on the line against the perfect Wardley at the London venue.
Undisputed top heavyweight Usyk has indicated his aim to protect his world titles facing the winner.
"This is it. This means the ultimate," remarked a serious but zoned-in Wardley, aged 30, at the Friday weigh-in.
Wardley - the holder of the WBA interim strap - weighed in at seventeen stone five pounds, matching his recent bouts.
"This contest before the one. Every effort is done. Preparation is wrapped up. All the hard work is accomplished. Let's get some rest now. Huge occasion tomorrow," he stated further.
Spitalfields Market in east London hosted not just fresh produce on the scales as the both boxers confronted each other for the ultimate face-off prior to the bout.
Joseph Parker winked at the camera and swayed along to the beat.
Showing off his physique, he appeared powerful and powerful as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, only five pounds below than his peak weight.
This marks a major change from the 107 kg iteration who was defeated his championship to Joshua in 2018.
"We are alert, we're cautious, but I will to fight fire with fire and I will reach him," Parker declared.
I'm at a different level and will dominate him - Joseph Parker
Wardley, wearing an football shirt, maintained a serious expression, greeted the crowd, but seemed zoned in.
He may be the lighter guy, Fabio Wardley has exceptional KO strength. He produced a remarkable comeback versus his opponent in the summer, trailing on the scorecards then finishing his foe in the tenth round although being outmaneuvered for most of the bout.
"Parker, his corner and supporters will find out I am destined to be at the top of this division," Wardley affirmed.
"Each rival has been the fighter pundits claim will beat me. This is the one. He's exceptional pace, rapid, vastly experienced. Yet My record is perfect yet, and nothing will change tomorrow night."
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