🔗 Share this article Confident Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Less Less Than Substantial Joseph Parker On-a-roll Parker (on the left) has a six-match winning streak, and KO specialist Fabio Wardley is undefeated in 20 pro bouts. Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker Location: London's O2 Arena, London Date: Saturday, October 25 Coverage: Catch real-time updates and listen via the BBC Sport website and app from half past eight UK time then transitioning to national radio from 22:00. Parker weighed nearly 20lb more than the British boxer as the two big men presented assured poses - albeit in different ways - for the Saturday main event in London. New Zealand's Joseph Parker is risking his WBO interim championship and shot to fight for the global championship on the line against the perfect Wardley at the London venue. Reigning top heavyweight Usyk has signalled his intention to protect his four belts against the successful fighter. "This is the moment. It signifies everything," said a focused but concentrated Wardley, 30, at Friday's pre-fight ritual. The British contender - who holds the WBA interim strap - registered at seventeen stone five pounds, matching his recent bouts. "This contest before the big one. All preparation is done. Camp is completed. All the hard work is done. Now for some rest now. Huge occasion ahead," he stated further. The historic venue in the capital's east hosted beyond fresh produce on the scales as the pair of heavyweights squared up for the final time prior to the bout. Joseph Parker winked at the lenses and moved along to the music. Showing off his physique, he appeared hefty and strong as he weighed in at 119 kg, only a handful of pounds below than his heaviest ever. This represents a major change from the 16st 12lb iteration who was defeated his championship to Joshua in the year 2018. "We are alert, we're cautious, but I plan to fight fire with fire and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker declared. I'm at a different level and will smash him - Joseph Parker Wardley, dressed in an Ipswich Town jersey, maintained a straight face, acknowledged the audience, but appeared focused. He may be the smaller man, Wardley has superb KO strength. He staged a dramatic turnaround versus his opponent in June, down on the scorecards before finishing his foe in the tenth round although being outmaneuvered for most of the bout. "Joseph Parker, his camp and boxing fans are about to discover I am meant to be at the summit of this heavyweight ranks," Wardley said. "Each rival has been the one critics say will overcome me. This is that fight. He's exceptional pace, swift, too experienced. However I haven't been beaten to date, and no challenge will alter tomorrow night."