🔗 Share this article Confident Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Below Than Heavier Parker On-a-roll Parker (on the left) has a six-match unbeaten stretch, whereas KO expert Wardley is undefeated in 20 career contests. Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley Venue: The O2, London Event Date: Saturday, the 25th of October Coverage: Catch live text commentary and listen through BBC Sounds and mobile application starting at 8:30 PM BST before switching to national radio from 10 PM BST. Parker stepped onto the scales nearly twenty pounds more against the British boxer as each big men displayed assured figures - although in contrasting styles - leading up to the Saturday feature bout in the UK. New Zealand's Parker places his WBO interim championship and opportunity to fight for the global championship up for grabs against the unbeaten Wardley at the premier boxing arena. Undisputed top heavyweight Usyk has signalled his plan to defend his world titles versus the victor. "This is the moment. This means all," remarked a determined but focused Wardley, aged 30, at Friday's pre-fight ritual. The British contender - the holder of the WBA 'interim' belt - came in at 17st 5lb, matching his previous matches. "This fight before the ultimate challenge. All preparation is done. Camp is completed. The grueling sessions is accomplished. Time for some rest now. Major event coming up," he added. Spitalfields Market in the capital's east hosted not just typical items on the scales as the two fighters squared up for the last occasion ahead of the main event. Parker gave a wink at the camera and moved along to the beat. Flexing his strength, he seemed hefty and strong as he registered at eighteen stone ten pounds, merely five pounds below than his heaviest ever. This marks a significant difference from the 16st 12lb iteration who lost his world title to Joshua in the year 2018. "We are cautious, we're cautious, but I will to respond with equal force and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker stated. I have reached a higher plane and will overpower him - Parker Fabio Wardley, sporting an Ipswich Town jersey, held a serious expression, nodded to the fans, but looked zoned in. Although he is the smaller man, Fabio Wardley has superb stopping ability. He produced a remarkable comeback against Justis Huni in June, down on the judges' cards prior to finishing his opponent in the tenth round even though being outboxed for the majority of the bout. "His opponent, his team and supporters are about to discover I belong to be at the peak of this heavyweight ranks," Wardley affirmed. "All challengers has been the one experts claim will defeat me. Here we are again. His attributes include exceptional pace, too fast, too experienced. Yet I remain unbeaten yet, and nothing will change on fight night."