🔗 Share this article Confident Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Lighter Than Substantial Parker Winning-streak Parker (left) is on a six-bout victory run, and stoppage expert Fabio Wardley has a perfect record in 20 pro bouts. Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley Fight Location: O2 Arena, London Fight Night: Weekend, 25 October Broadcast Details: Follow live text commentary and audio coverage via BBC Sounds and mobile application starting at 8:30 PM BST then transitioning to BBC Radio 5 Live from 10:00 PM. Joseph Parker weighed almost 20lb heavier than Fabio Wardley as both heavyweights cut assured appearances - albeit in opposing ways - leading up to Saturday's headliner in the capital. New Zealand's Parker is risking his interim WBO title and opportunity to challenge for the world title up for grabs against the unbeaten Wardley at the O2 Arena. Reigning division king the champion has signalled his intention to protect his four belts facing the winner. "This is it. This means everything," stated a serious but concentrated Fabio Wardley, aged 30, at the Friday pre-fight ritual. The Ipswich fighter - possessing the WBA interim strap - weighed in at seventeen stone five pounds, consistent with his latest fights. "This contest leading up to the one. All the work is done. Preparation is wrapped up. The intense training is accomplished. Let's get some rest now. Major event coming up," he added. Spitalfields Market in London's east end saw not just market goods on the scales as the both fighters squared up for the ultimate face-off prior to the main event. Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the lenses and moved along to the tunes. As he flexed his muscles, he appeared powerful and powerful as he tipped the scales at eighteen stone ten pounds, merely 5lb lighter than his career-heaviest. This marks a far cry from the 107 kg iteration who surrendered his belt to AJ in 2018. "We are alert, we're cautious, but I will to fight fire with fire and I intend to connect with him," Parker stated. I'm at a superior tier and will overpower him - Joseph Parker Fabio Wardley, wearing an Ipswich top, held a serious expression, acknowledged the audience, but seemed focused. Although he is the lighter guy, Wardley has exceptional stopping ability. He staged a remarkable comeback against Justis Huni in the summer, trailing on the judges' cards prior to finishing his foe in the 10th round despite being outmaneuvered for much of the fight. "Joseph Parker, his camp and boxing fans will learn I am meant to be at the peak of this division," Wardley said. "Each rival has been the fighter pundits claim will defeat me. This is the one. He's exceptional pace, rapid, highly seasoned. Yet I remain unbeaten to date, and nothing will shift on fight night."