Joseph Parker weighed in significantly heavier than Fabio Wardley ahead of their high-stakes heavyweight clash on Saturday night.

The New Zealander flaunted a muscle-bound physique as he tipped the scales at 262.4lb.

It marked a slight dip from his last outing in February, when he recorded a career-high weight of 267lbs and steamrolled Martin Bakole in two rounds.

However, he was still 19.7lbs heavier than Wardley , who came in around his usual fighting weight of 242.7lbs.

Speaking to the DAZN broadcast after making weight, a fired-up Parker said: "I'm heavy and I'm strong and I am ready to go.

"I'm serious about my work. I want to punch holes in him tomorrow and teach him a lesson.

"We have done everything in camp to prepare for what he brings; we are weary, we are cautious, bu

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