Joseph Parker, with a significant weight difference, will face Fabio Wardley in an anticipated heavyweight fight this weekend at the O2 Arena in London.
Parker, weighing in at 262.4 pounds on the scale, showed a 20-pound advantage over Wardley, who registered 242.7 pounds.
I’m going to make holes in him tomorrow and teach him a lesson.
The winner of this matchup will have the opportunity to fight for the undisputed title against Oleksandr Usyk next year, a fight that, according to statements from Frank Warren and Usyk’s team, seems practically assured.
Parker, with a record of 36 wins and 3 losses, and 24 knockouts, has vast experience compared to Wardley, who has a record of 19 wins, no losses and one draw, with 18 knockouts, and who began his boxing career at the age of 20.
This clash of styles and experience levels promises an intriguing fight, with title aspirations at stake.
The WBO ordered Usyk to face Parker, the interim champion, after the Ukrainian’s victory over Daniel Dubois in July. However, due to an injury, Usyk was unable to participate, leading Parker to face Wardley.
Wardley is known for his devastating power, evidenced by his impressive knockout record and the way he has won his last two fights.
In July, Wardley, despite being behind on the scorecards against Justis Huni, secured a victory in the tenth round thanks to a right-hand punch.
In October 2024, in a rematch against Frazer Clarke, Wardley also secured the victory with a right hook, stopping the fight in the first round.
