🔗 Share this article Assured Fabio Wardley Tips the scales at Twenty Pounds Lighter Compared to Heavier Joseph Parker In-form Parker (on the left) has a six-fight winning streak, while KO expert Wardley is undefeated in 20 career contests. Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley Location: The O2, the capital Fight Night: This Saturday, 25 October Live Updates: Tune in for live text commentary and audio coverage on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and mobile application starting at 8:30 PM BST before switching to BBC 5 Live from 10:00 PM. Parker registered almost twenty pounds heavier than Fabio Wardley as the two heavyweights displayed assured figures - although in different ways - leading up to this weekend's main event in the capital. New Zealand's Parker will put his WBO 'interim' belt and chance to compete for the undisputed crown at stake facing the unbeaten Wardley at the premier boxing arena. Unified top heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk has made clear his intention to protect his world titles facing the victor. "This is the moment. This means everything," stated a focused but zoned-in Fabio Wardley, aged 30, at the Friday scale ceremony. The Ipswich fighter - possessing the WBA 'interim' belt - weighed in at 17st 5lb, in line with his previous matches. "This fight prior to the big one. All the work is finished. Preparation is wrapped up. The grueling sessions is accomplished. Let's get some rest now. Major event ahead," he stated further. Spitalfields Market in London's east end hosted beyond typical items on the weighing platform as the pair of fighters confronted each other for the ultimate face-off ahead of the main event. Joseph Parker winked at the camera and bobbed along to the music. Flexing his strength, he appeared powerful and strong as he weighed in at 119 kg, only five pounds lighter than his heaviest ever. This marks a major change from the 107 kg fighter who surrendered his belt to Joshua in 2018. "We are alert, we're cautious, but I will to match him blow for blow and I'm going to get him," Joseph Parker declared. I'm at a higher plane and will dominate him - Parker Fabio Wardley, wearing an Ipswich top, held a straight face, nodded to the fans, but appeared focused. He may be the lighter guy, Wardley has outstanding knockout power. He staged a thrilling recovery versus his opponent in June, behind on the scorecards before stopping his foe in the 10th round even though being outboxed for most of the contest. "His opponent, his camp and supporters will find out I am destined to be at the peak of this division," Fabio Wardley affirmed. "All challengers has been the fighter critics predict will defeat me. Here we are again. His attributes include exceptional pace, swift, highly seasoned. But I remain unbeaten yet, and no one will alter tomorrow night."