Fabio Wardley will face Joseph Parker tonight, potentially paving the way for a fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Wardley turned professional eight years ago after just four white-collar fights, but has catapulted himself up the heavyweight rankings. A come-from-behind win over Justis Huni in Ipswich in the summer cemented his position as the mandatory challenger to undisputed champion Usyk.
However, Wardley decided to risk his position and face fellow interim world champion Parker in London tonight. The Kiwi was world champion in 2016 but was dethroned by Anthony Joshua two years later. He has since been trying to secure another shot at the world title and will be hoping that can be done tonight. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s fights…
What time will the Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley match start today?
Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley go head to head tonight at the O2 Arena in London. The main card is expected to start around 7pm BST.
For the main event, Wardley will likely be the first to enter the ring at 10pm BST, with Parker likely to follow shortly after. Both stars will then touch gloves just after 10.20pm BST before the first bell rings.
The main event time may change depending on how long it takes to complete the fights on the card.
How to watch Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley on TV and live
The entire event will be streamed live on DAZN and is priced at £24.99. This popular streaming service can be used as an additional subscription on TVs.
It can also be streamed live via the official website or downloadable app. DAZN membership costs £119.99 a year or £14.99 a month or £24.99 on a adaptable contract that allows you to cancel your membership at any time.
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Full fight card and undercard
Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley fight
Juergen Uldedaj vs Rolly Lambert Fogoum
Ezra Taylor vs. Steed Woodall
Mitchell Smith vs. Arnie Dawson
Danny Quartermaine vs. Royston Barney-Smith
Tony Curtis vs. Lakshmy Zaragoza Contreras
Zayn Ahmed vs. Engel Gomez fight
Jimmydean Wood vs Artjom Spatar fight
George Crotty vs. Bahadur Karami
Anton Esson vs. Jordan Ellison fight
Hassan Ishaq vs. Jake Pollard
Quotes corner
Joseph Parker: “You’ll see on Saturday night. I really don’t want to explain it with words, I want to explain it with actions. For me, it’s all or nothing. I’m not thinking about losing this one. I want to win and move on to the next fight. I respect my opponent and what he’s done in his career and how he prepared for this fight, but honestly, I’m on a different level. I’ll show it on Saturday.”
Fabio Wardley: “There’s a substantial night coming up on Saturday, substantial for the two of us at this table and huge for me at this stage of my career. It’s obviously the biggest fight of my career and the biggest fight of my life. So far everything’s been good for me, every time I get stronger I rise to the occasion and take on the challenge. It’s definitely going to be no different.”
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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