JOSEPH PARKER beefed up to weigh more than a STONE heavier than Fabio Wardley as his body continues to transform.
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Joseph Parker beefed up to weigh more than a stone heavier than Fabio WardleyCredit: Getty
Parker has put on four stone over the yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And he said: “I’m heavy and I’m strong and I’m ready to go.
“I’m serious about my work. I’m going to punch holes in him tomorrow and teach him a lesson.”
Wardley was meanwhile 17st on the nose and responded: “This is it, this means everything. This is the one before the one.
“All the work is done, training is ticked off, all the hard work is put in. I’ll get some rest now. Big night coming up tomorrow.”
Parker – the former WBO heavyweight world champion – fought as light as 15st 7lb in 2013 when he beat Afa Tatupu.
The night he won the title against Andy Ruiz Jr in 2016, the New Zealander weighed 17st 5lb and then only 16st 8lb for his loss to two years later.
But after linking up with nutritionist and strength and conditioning coach George Lockhart – Parker has piled on the pounds.
For his last fight in February against Martin Bakole – a last-minute replacement for Daniel Dubois – Parker was a huge 19 STONE.
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and meet in what is expected to be one of the fights of the year.
It all takes place at the O2 Arena on Saturday, October 25, with the pair hoping to take a step closer to world title contention in 2026.
Parker is – bar – the most in-form heavyweight in boxing, having won his last six fights, including signature wins over Martin Bakole, Zhilei Zhang and .
Former white collar star Wardley destroyed Frazer Clarke last October before in June.
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He has come down ever so slightly to fight Wardley – who carries
But Parker, 33, said: “We’ve done everything in camp to prepare for what he brings.
“We’re cautious, but I’m going to fight fire with fire and I’m going to get to him.”
The winner is primed for a – with Wardley the underdog to snatch the dream fight away from Parker.
But Wardley, 30, reassured: “It’s nothing new to me. Every step has been a step too far.
“Every opponent has been the opponent that was going to beat me; He’s too quick, he’s too fast, too much experience but I haven’t been beat yet and nothing’s going to change tomorrow night.”
Parker and Wardley face off for the final timeCredit: Getty
The winner looks set to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty 
