Joseph Parker, with a significant weight difference compared to his opponent, Fabio Wardley, prepares for a crucial showdown at the O2 Arena in London.
The official weigh-in revealed a notable disparity: Parker registered 262.4 pounds, while Wardley marked 242.7.
I’m going to make holes in him tomorrow and teach him a lesson.
The fight promises to be an important step for both boxers, as the winner could face undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk next year. Both promoter Frank Warren and Usyk’s team have hinted that this matchup is practically assured.
Parker, former world champion, has considerable experience with a record of 36 wins and 3 losses, including 24 knockouts. On the other hand, Wardley, with an undefeated record of 19 wins, one draw and 18 knockouts, has a less extensive career in amateur boxing, having started at the age of 20.
This clash of styles and experience levels promises an intriguing fight, with title aspirations at stake.
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) ordered Usyk to face Parker, interim champion, after the Ukrainian’s victory over Daniel Dubois in July. However, an injury prevented Usyk from participating, which led Parker to face Wardley in an interim fight.
Wardley is known for his devastating power, evidenced by his impressive knockout record and the way he has achieved his last two victories.
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 a knockout victory in the first round.
