🔗 Share this article Self-assured Fabio Wardley Weighs Twenty Pounds Less Lighter Than Heavier Joseph Parker On-a-roll Parker (on the left) has a six-bout victory run, while stoppage specialist Wardley is undefeated in twenty professional fights. Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley Location: The O2, London Fight Night: Saturday, October 25 Coverage: Follow round-by-round coverage and listen on the BBC Sport website plus digital platforms starting at 8:30 PM BST prior to moving to national radio from 10 PM BST. The New Zealand fighter registered approximately twenty pounds heavier against the British boxer as each top fighters presented self-assured poses - albeit in different manners - leading up to Saturday's main event in London. From New Zealand Joseph Parker is risking his interim WBO title and chance to challenge for the world title up for grabs versus the unbeaten Fabio Wardley at the London venue. Unified heavyweight champion the champion has indicated his aim to defend his world titles facing the successful fighter. "It all comes down to this. It represents the ultimate," remarked a focused but focused Wardley, aged 30, at yesterday's pre-fight ritual. The British contender - who holds the WBA 'interim' belt - came in at 110 kg, in line with his previous matches. "This fight leading up to the ultimate challenge. All preparation is finished. Camp is wrapped up. The intense training is put in. Let's get some rest now. Big night coming up," he stated further. The East London market in London's east end saw not just typical items on the measure as the both boxers squared up for the last occasion ahead of the bout. Joseph Parker gave a wink at the lenses and bobbed along to the tunes. As he flexed his muscles, he looked imposing and strong as he weighed in at eighteen stone ten pounds, only a handful of pounds below than his peak weight. It is a far cry from the sixteen stone twelve pound iteration who surrendered his belt to Anthony Joshua in 2018. "We are alert, we are careful, but I will to match him blow for blow and I will reach him," Parker declared. I'm at a superior tier and will smash him - Parker Wardley, sporting an Ipswich Town jersey, held a focused look, acknowledged the crowd, but seemed concentrated. Despite being the smaller man, Wardley has outstanding stopping ability. He staged a remarkable turnaround against Justis Huni in the summer, down on the scorecards then stopping his opponent in the final round although being outclassed for most of the fight. "Joseph Parker, his team and supporters are about to discover I belong to be at the peak of this weight class," Fabio Wardley said. "Every opponent has been the boxer pundits claim will overcome me. This is the one. He's superior speed, rapid, vastly experienced. Yet My record is perfect so far, and nothing will change tomorrow night."