Joseph Parker is on the verge of securing another world title shot, but he must first overcome Fabio Wardley to set up a shot at undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Parker, a former heavyweight champion in 2016, has faced setbacks in his career, including losses to Anthony Joshua and Joe Joyce, and a disrupted comeback plan due to Dillian Whyte. However, he has since revamped his training regime and achieved wins over notable opponents such as Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Martin Bakole.
Wardley, a rising contender, stands in Parker's way and will be fighting to secure a meeting with Oleksandr Usyk, who will be watching from ringside at the O2 Arena.
Joseph Parker can finally secure another world title shot tonight if he overcomes big-hitting Brit Fabio Wardley.
Author's summary: Parker faces Wardley for a shot at Usyk.