Assured Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Than Heavier Joseph Parker

Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker

Venue: London's O2 Arena, the capital Fight Night: This Saturday, October 25

Broadcast Details: Tune in for round-by-round coverage and audio coverage via the BBC Sport website and mobile application starting at 20:30 BST before switching to BBC 5 Live from 10 PM BST.

The New Zealand fighter weighed almost 20lb heavier compared to Fabio Wardley as both heavyweights cut assured poses - although in contrasting manners - leading up to this weekend's main event in London.

Kiwi Parker will put his WBO interim championship and opportunity to challenge for the global championship up for grabs against the unbeaten Wardley at the premier boxing arena.

Reigning division king Oleksandr Usyk has signalled his intention to protect his four belts facing the winner.

"This is it. It signifies all," said a serious but zoned-in Wardley, 30, at yesterday's weigh-in.

Wardley - possessing the WBA interim strap - registered at 110 kg, consistent with his recent bouts.

"This is the one leading up to the big one. All the work is done. Preparation is ticked off. The grueling sessions is accomplished. Let's get some downtime now. Huge occasion coming up," he stated further.

The East London market in London's east end saw not just market goods on the scales as the both boxers faced off for the last occasion ahead of the main event.

Joseph Parker flashed a wink at the photographers and swayed along to the music.

Flexing his muscles, he seemed imposing and forceful as he weighed in at eighteen stone ten pounds, merely 5lb below than his peak weight.

It is a major change from the 16st 12lb version who was defeated his world title to AJ in 2018.

"We're weary, we are wary, but I'm going to match him blow for blow and I intend to connect with him," Parker said.

Fabio Wardley, sporting an Ipswich Town jersey, held a focused look, greeted the crowd, but appeared concentrated.

Despite being the less heavy fighter, Fabio Wardley has exceptional knockout power. He delivered a remarkable turnaround against Justis Huni in the summer, down on the official tallies then defeating his foe in the 10th round despite being outboxed for much of the fight.

"Parker, his corner and supporters will find out I am meant to be at the top of this division," Fabio Wardley said.

"Each rival has been the fighter experts predict will overcome me. This is the one. His attributes include exceptional pace, rapid, vastly experienced. However I haven't been beaten to date, and no one will shift tomorrow night."