5 h. ago Parker and Wardley ready for ‘all or nothing’ rumble with shot at Usyk on the line

Heavyweight clash promises great intrigue as the experienced Parker aims to keep up a hot streak of six wins against the British former white-collar boxerBoxing is in a real slump this year, with few major fights and far less compelling bouts than usual, and so the prospect of a serious and intriguing heavyweight contest between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena brings a measure of relief to the beleaguered business. The winner will almost certainly face Oleksandr Usyk, the world champion, next year. In contrast, the loser is likely to lament the inevitable erosion of the hard-won plaudits he had gained.Danger and risk surround this clash. Parker is on a hot streak since his last defeat, to Joe Joyce, three years ago. The New Zealand veteran, who won the WBO world title in 2016, has been rejuvenated by his switch of trainers to the inspirational Andy Lee. He has won six fights in a row, earning particular acclaim for the poised way in which he crushed Deontay Wilder, Z...

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15 h. ago Parker vs Wardley: Date, fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks

An undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk could await the victor of heavyweight showdown in London

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15 h. ago Fabio Wardley exclusive: 'I'll knock out Joseph Parker and then go after Oleksandr Usyk'

He was a white-collar boxer with a fearsome punch - now the Ipswich heavyweight is aiming to beat the best of the best

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32 h. ago Joseph Parker believes he is ‘a different level’ to Fabio Wardley ahead of clash

Frank Warren confirmed at Thursday’s press conference, the winner this weekend would face undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

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32 h. ago Joseph Parker makes vicious promise ahead of Fabio Wardley showdown

A win for the Kiwi fighter will most likely earn him a crack at Oleksandr Usyk, but Parker is solely focused on scoring a statement win over Fabio Wardley

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33 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk to fight winner of Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley after secret behind

JOSEPH PARKER and Fabio Wardley's clash has become an all-or-nothing affair after Oleksandr Usyk secretly pledged his promise to fight the winner. Parker puts his WBO interim title and guaranteed shot at Usyk's undisputed belts on the line this Saturday - live on DAZN PPV - against Wardley. But with Usyk looking to have just...

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34 h. ago Tyson Fury told why he must wait for Oleksandr Usyk trilogy fight as promoter speaks out

Boxing followers have predicted a potential third fight against Tyson Fury for Oleksandr Usyk, but the Ukrainian is more likely to come up against Joseph Parker first

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35 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk told he must face Joseph Parker for ‘perfect resume’

Parker currently holds the WBO interim heavyweight title and if he beats Fabio Wardley this weekend will be the next man to challenge Oleksandr Usyk when he returns

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39 h. ago Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley: Date, fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks

An undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk could await the victor of heavyweight showdown in London

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40 h. ago Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks today

An undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk could await the victor

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53 h. ago Fabio Wardley opens up on brutal toll boxing takes on heavyweight

Fabio Wardley will need every tool in his arsenal this weekend when he takes on Joseph Parker for a shot at world champion Oleksandr Usyk

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63 h. ago Fabio Wardley out to prove doubters wrong against Joseph Parker

Wardley can set up a shot at undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk by beating Parker in London on Saturday night

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3 d. ago Fabio Wardley aims to gain after Joseph Parker missed out on Oleksandr Usyk bout

Victory on Saturday night at O2 Arena would catapult Fabio Wardley to front of the queue to face Oleksandr Usyk.

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3 d. ago Oleksandr Usyk’s return date and likely next opponent revealed

Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley will battle to decide who is next in line for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed heavyweight titles on Saturday.

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3 d. ago Oleksandr Usyk accused of having a ‘thin’ heavyweight resume ahead of 2026 return

Oleksandr Usyk is the undisputed heavyweight champion but has been urged to add more top names to his record before retiring

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3 d. ago Parker vs Wardley start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekend

Joseph Parker boxes Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena, with the WBO interim heavyweight title on the line – and potentially a shot at Oleksandr Usyk

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3 d. ago ‘My Netflix title would be white collar to world champion’: Fabio Wardley on his boxing journey | Donald McRae

Former Ipswich academy footballer fights Joseph Parker hoping victory will earn him a world title shot at Oleksandr Usyk, who he once went to Ukraine to spar with“Joseph Parker was a world heavyweight champion in 2016 when I was still having white collar fights,” Fabio Wardley says of the contrasting career paths he and his opponent have taken before their crucial bout at the O2 in London on Saturday. “So it’s been a wild, wild journey for us to reach this point. And if I get through this fight I’ll get a chance to meet Oleksandr Usyk. Fighting Usyk for the world title would be a funny story, remembering how I went to Ukraine to spar him seven years ago. It would feel like I’ve come full circle.”We’re sitting in the back room of a gym in Wardley’s home town of Ipswich and the amiable and intelligent 30-year-old, who is unbeaten after 20 professional contests, allows himself to get a little excited before confronting the serious threat of Parker. He nods when I suggest that it sounds...

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4 d. ago Joseph Parker, boxing’s Mr Nice Guy: ‘I just want to bash someone’s face in!’

Interview: Parker defends his interim heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley this weekend, having decided not to wait for the injured Oleksandr Usyk

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4 d. ago Joseph Parker will not underestimate Fabio Wardley in London showdown

Veteran Parker has put his WBO mandatory challenger tag on the line to face Wardley at the O2 Arena.

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4 d. ago Joseph Parker sends message to Oleksandr Usyk ahead of Fabio Wardley fight

Joseph Parker has waited 18 months for a world title shot and must beat Fabio Wardley to make sure of one in 2026

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