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Joseph Parker looks shocked as Fabio Wardley promises KO

Published

11 months ago

October 23, 2025

Image: Joseph Parker Looks Shaken as Confident Fabio Wardley Promises KO Victory in Final Press Conference Before Saturday’s Clash

A confident, relaxed and positive looking Fabio Wardley let the media know today in his final press conference that he will defeat WBO interim heavyweight champion Joseph Parker by “knockout” live on DAZN PPV this Saturday, October 25, at the O2 Arena in London

Parker looked ready to climb into the trenches and hide from the media and Wardly during today’s final press conference. He looked nervous and crumbling under the pressure of the moment. Former WBO heavyweight champion Parker (36-3, 24 KO) knows what he stands to lose if Fabio defeats him.

Body language tells a story

Money in line for Parker

Parker could reportedly earn $30 million to $70 million if he faces undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk in 2026, assuming he defeats Wardley on Saturday. If the more eminent Parker gets a 30% revenue share from Usyk, he could earn $60 million.

The lesser-known Wardley is estimated at $15 million to $30 million. This would be 15-25% of the portfolio.

Considering the huge amount of money Parker can earn, you can understand why he looks like a nervous wreck right now. If he loses this fight, it is unlikely that he will be able to rebuild in time to face the 38-year-old Usyk before he retires in three years at the age of 41. It would take Parker too long to get back to the position he currently holds.

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The difference between the two heavyweights was striking. While Parker looked agitated, upset and had an image of a person depressed with self-doubtWardley (19-0-1, 18 KO) seemed like someone among friends. He has the air of someone who knows he’s going to win and is just ready to have fun on Saturday.

It’s worth noting how the 33-year-old Parker’s attitude has changed over the past month as the fight with Wardley approaches. The Up-to-date Zealander was initially confident, buoyed by many boxing fans and pundits who chose him to outclass the less experienced Wardley. Everything changed in the last week.

Fans and the media turned on Parker, viewing him as a defenseless fighter heading towards defeat against the faster, stronger and much more knowledgeable Wardley. I saw the same look in Parker’s eyes before his 2018 fights with Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte. He had the look of a soldier from 3,000 meters away who knew he was about to come face to face with something terrible.

Parker vs. fight Wardley will be shown on DAZN PPV this Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event price for US fans is $59.99. The pay-per-view price for UK fans is £24.99.

Joseph Parker: “I’m getting into my best shape now. Credit to Wardley for taking this fight, but it’s a bad time to take this fight because I’m going to crush him,” Parker said during Thursday’s gala last press conference for Saturday’s fight. He believes in himself, but I know I will win this fight.

Serene the killer energy from Wardley

Fabio Wardley: “I’ve proven in my career that I can put on a not-so-great performance and then come back and learn to pick out the areas that I need to fix and pristine up in order to go into the next fight and win. It’s going to be exactly the same for me.”

“He’s the next man under Usyk. It’s a great scalp for me. Fabio Wardley wins. Fabio Wardley knockout.”

Last update: 23/10/2025

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Scorecard Analysis: Key Highlights and Insights

Published

7 hours ago

September 26, 2026

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"Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Scorecard Analysis: Key Highlights and Insights"

World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.

The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.

WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.

Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard

Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton

(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)

Heavyweight
Copper Box Arena, London
10×3

Round	Fisher	Pirotton
Round 1	10	9
Round 2	10	9
Round 3	9	10
Round 4	9	10
Round 5	10	9
Round 6	10	9
Round 7	10	9
Round 8	10	9
Round 9	10	9
Round 10	10	9
WBN Totals:	98	92

Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95

Preview

Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.

The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

Published

10 hours ago

September 26, 2026

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.

Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.

WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.

Results

All times are local BST.

23:41

Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.

22:42

Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.

21:43

Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.

20:52

Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.

20:32

Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.

19:29

Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.

18:40

Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.

18:24

Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.

17:42

Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.

Remaining Bouts

Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight

Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight

TV Coverage

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.

About the Author

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Davies vs Collins & Heaney vs Warburton II Results: Full Fight Recap

Published

11 hours ago

September 26, 2026

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"Davies vs Collins & Heaney vs Warburton II Results: Full Fight Recap"

World Boxing News provides results and updates as Liam Davies faces Nathaniel Collins in the main event at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.

Davies and Collins collide over 12 rounds for the EBU European featherweight title at the top of the Queensberry Promotions card.

Luke McCormack faces Kay Prospere for the vacant British super lightweight title, while Bradley Goldsmith takes on Amir Abubaker for the IBF International middleweight title.

WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.

Results

All times are local BST.

23:11

Gerome Warburton defeated Nathan Heaney for the second time running as the middleweight put an exclamation mark on his first victory.

Heaney walks away from the sport having been an entertainer through a long carer, without reaching the heights of a world title.

22:04

Liam Davies improved to 19-1 after Nathaniel Collins retired at the end of the seventh round due to a cut over his right eye. Collins had also been dropped in the opening round as Davies successfully defended the European featherweight title.

21:22

Bradley Goldsmith improved to 17-1 with a seventh-round stoppage of Amir Abubaker to retain his IBF International middleweight title. Abubaker went down in the fourth and three times in the seventh before the finish at 2:42.

20:10

Lewis Richardson improved to 3-0 with a shutout six-round points victory over Ivan Trofimovich, earning a 60-54 decision.

19:56

Luke McCormack moved to 6-0 and claimed the vacant British super lightweight title with a tenth-round knockout of Kay Prospere, who was counted out after a right uppercut at 1:28.

18:55

Michael Hussain moved to 5-0 with a four-round points victory over Nabil Ahmed, earning a 39-38 decision.

18:11

Nelson Birchall moved to 12-0 with a third-round stoppage of Lewis Morris, who went down before the finish came at 1:12. Lasha Guruli also remained unbeaten at 5-0 after edging Hughie Wilson 77-75 over eight rounds.

17:22

Early action saw John Tom Varey and Reese Lynch claim four-round victories to move to 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.