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David Haye predicts the Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley fight
Former two-division world champion David Haye has given his predictions for this weekend’s heavyweight clash between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley.
Haye will be a keen observer of Parker and Wardley’s clash at the O2 Arena on Saturday.
The 45-year-old decided that Parker’s biography and willingness to face complex tests were the most vital to him The WBA interim champion will face another dangerous opponent this weekend.
Parker became interim champion with a hard-fought victory over Zhilei Zhang, getting off the canvas twice to win the fight.
Haye said Professional boxing fans.
“He’s in great shape, you know seven fights on the schedule, Bakole, Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, so those are probably the three most avoided and most threatening fighters in the world.
“He’s had back-to-back fights over the last ten years, which shows his attitude.
“He believes he is the best in the world and wants to face the best, which will give him recognition.
“He gets in the ring once again with a juvenile guy coming over to heat things up.”
Parker is Wardley’s first time fighting the former world champion, who continues to raise the bar.
His last fight was in June, when he stopped Australian prospect Justis Huni in the tenth round. He was dominated for most of the fight, but managed to land a trademark right hand to end the fight.
Wardley currently has 18 stoppages, a 95% knockout rate, and wins over Frazer Clark and David Adeleye.
“Fabio showed in his last fight that even when things don’t go his way, he’s not quick, he doesn’t give up, he doesn’t get discouraged, he just keeps shooting.
“He knows that if he can detonate on someone’s chin, they will fall asleep, so he has great leveling
“He’s as rigid as granite, he’s tough, he’s tough against sacks of balls. I think this fight with two great fighters exchanging punches is going to be very explosive. It doesn’t get any better than that.”
Haye made his final prediction based on the experience of Parker, who has boxed 180 more professional rounds than Wardley.
Parker has shared the ring with top athletes from Anthony Joshua to Dillian Whyte. He also faced the experienced Derek Chisora, defeating him in back-to-back fights.
“My pick for this particular fight, I think Joseph Parker has the experience, he’s done it many times.
“Wardley, on Saturday night we’re going to have to see something from him that he hasn’t shown up to this point other than punching power, but what’s key is how that punching power looks on the chin.”
The Ipswich boxer is set to return to the ring four months after his grueling fight with Huni.
“I’m not sure since his last fight with Huni, in that fight he lost basically every round and then obviously won by knockout at the end.
“He can fill the technical skills gap that he will need to get rid of solid, rock-solid Joseph Parker, who is in very, very good form.”
Both men have a chance to win the full world title if they are victorious on Saturday.
Parker was unlucky not to take a shot at two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who became a mandatory opponent after being stopped by Ukrainian Daniel Dubois and has since received an extension before having to fight.
Adam Azim returns to action next month.
Azim will face Canadian Steve Claggett live at the OVO Arena in Wembley BBC TwoBOXXER announced on Wednesday.
The undefeated super lightweight was forced to withdraw from his scheduled January fight with Gustavo Lemos due to an injury.
Instead, “The Assassin” will face 50-fight veteran Claggett, who unsuccessfully fought Teofimo Lopez for his then-WBO super lightweight title in 2024.
“This is another substantial step forward for me on my path to the world title,” said the 24-year-old.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to appear live on the BBC in front of a huge audience.
“I have always wanted to take part in entertaining fights, and on May 30 I intend to provide fans with an unforgettable evening.
“Steve Claggett is a tough, experienced fighter, he gave Teofimo Lopez his toughest fight and that’s the challenge I want.
“I’m ready to put on a great performance and show everyone why I’m destined to be at the top.”
Azim defeated Kurt Scoby in the last round to win the WBO Intercontinental super lightweight title in November.
Claggett is two wins in a row since losing to Lopez in his native Canada.
“I’ve worked my whole life to get this opportunity,” said the 36-year-old.
“I’m grateful and excited to come to the UK to fight Adam Azim.
“I know Adam is a good youthful boxer and I will be preparing to fight to be the best version of him this evening.
“I put in strenuous work, I’m already in great shape and I’m ready for the fight tonight.
“I’ll be ready to show the British fans what I’m about.”
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BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “This is a really crucial fight for Adam Azim as he gets closer to winning the world title.
“Steve Claggett is a proven, world-class operator who will bring out the best in him.
“Fighting on free-to-air TV on the BBC gives Adam a huge platform.
“Millions of fans across the UK will be able to watch him in action and this is exactly the type of fight that will showcase his talent and take him to the next level.”
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Skye Nicolson came close to winning the world featherweight title with a dominant points win over Mariah Turner in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Nicolson (16-1, 3 KO) defended her interim WBC featherweight crown, winning every round against Turner (12-2, 6 KO) at The Melbourne Pavilion.
Nicolson’s excellent boxing skills were on display from the first round, keeping her opponent at bay from her probing jab.
The 30-year-old southpaw, who won the interim belt in December with a unanimous decision victory over Yuliahn Luna Avila, bloodied Turner’s nose in the third round after a series of successful left hands.
The former featherweight world champion rocked her opponent with a straight left hand in the sixth gesture, but the “Golden Girl” responded with a left hook of her own, sending Nicolson falling to the ropes.
Nicolson returned to boxing backwards in the seventh round and circumscribed her opponent’s success.
Turner’s nose remained bloody over the last few rounds, and the 31-year-old was unable to make up the loss.
The Novel Zealander’s suffering deepened in the final round when she was deducted a point for using her head.
Three scores of 90-89 confirmed the victory of Nicolson, who announced a fight with the undisputed super bantamweight champion, Ellie Scotney after the fight.
@skyebnic CALLING for the undisputed super bantamweight champion @elliescotney_ after defeating Mariah Turner: “Ellie Scotney, you have all the belts. I’m next in line. Let’s make it happen for the fans.”#NicolsonTurner pic.twitter.com/rK89Em3PXG
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“I want to be the undisputed world champion,” Nicolson said.
“Ellie Scotney, you have all the belts.
“I’m next in line.
“Let’s do it for the fans.”
Teremon is attacked by Tupou
Teremoana Teremoana defeated Bowie Tupou in the first round, remaining excellent in the heavyweight division.
Teremoana (11-0, 11 KO) landed a brutal uppercut that knocked Tupou’s (29-8, 20 KO) head back, and another right hand sent him to the canvas.
Wylie stops Zalewski
Jake Wylie survived a major scare before stopping Miles Zalewski in the second round of their lightweight fight.
Zalewski (12-4, 10 KO), after an almost three-year break, looked like he was in trouble in the first round, knocked down by a series of shots.
What a round it was
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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 29, 2026
The Novel Zealander fired back in the second round, knocking Wyllie (19-2-1, 17 KO) to his feet with a robust attack.
However, there was no fairy-tale comeback for the 36-year-old, who was weakened later in the round and another attack resulted in the referee’s intervention.
Hussain pushes past Hunt
Benjamin Hussain came off the deck and passed Andrew Hunt by split decision.
Hunt (11-1-1, 6 KO) stopped Hussain (14-2, 8 KO) in the third round, but “The Hype Beast” rallied in a pulsating fight to capture the vacant IBF Inter-Continental super welterweight title with two scores of 95-94 to overturn the 95-94 score in Hunt’s favor.
HUT FLOORING HUSSAIN!
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Undercard remaining
In the lightweight division, Jesse Bolt (4-0, 4 KO) knocked out Faavesi Isaako (3-6, 2 KO) in the second round.
Chloe Chaos (7-2-2, 3 KO) and Arlene Blencowe (5-6-1, 2 KO) drew a split decision in the super welterweight division, and Omar El-Abdallah (5-0, 4 KO) defeated Alivereti Dodomo (7-9, 6 KO) in a super middleweight fight.
BLUE BLOCK ENDS IT!
Jesse Bolt with a stunning KO in the second round! #NicolsonTurner | Live now on DAZN
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 29, 2026
Super lightweight prospect Jonte Metaxas (3-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Troy Toleafoa (0-2).
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