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Fabio Wardley vs. Joseph Parker

O2 Arena, London Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2018

In Cardiff, New Zealand’s Joseph Parker and British boxing’s Anthony Joshua squared off in a unified heavyweight title fight.

As fight fans gathered around shimmering television screens in an Ipswich boozer, a whiff of lager and crackle of anticipation filled The Plough.

Fabio Wardley, a novice professional who had a few fights, was one of the spectators who watched the night before, cheering with his pals as pints fell and punches flew.

Wardley was still dabbling in the unlicensed white-collar scene two years prior, when Parker won the WBO title against Andy Ruiz, despite having only laced up gloves when she was a 20-year veteran of recruitment.

The idea of Parker and him sharing a ring, let alone a billing, sounded like something that had been invented after a few rounds.

Wardley claims that she had no lofty professional goals. “I just got into it because I liked how competitive it was in one-on-one relationships.”

However, a good night’s sleep can transform a person’s life sooner. The man who once watched Parker at O2 Arena in London with a pint in hand will stand up to him on Saturday.

Oleksandr Usyk and all four of the world’s heavyweight titles are anticipated to be won by the winner.

Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs), who has a lot of experience, is an underdog against Parker, whose sensational knockout ratio ensures that there is always a chance for a one-man punch to end the fight.

He has demonstrated his ability to deliver that devastating force against formidable domestic foes, such as his brutal rematch with Frazer Clarke, who won gold in the Olympics.

The Englishman strengthened his standing as a real threat by defeating Australian Justis Huni in June.

Wardley is adamant that Parker will stop Parker before the last bell because he believes his reputation as a knockout fighter can cause opponents to undervalue his boxing prowess.

Wardley claims that “my track record of knocking out fighters is evident.” Parker’s absence doesn’t seem like I should [knock him out], but I do have faith in it.

Parker has a penchant for canvassing. Zhilei Zhang, Dillian Whyte, and Derek Chisora have dropped him, and Joe Joyce has knocked him out.

He has a proven world-level contender, whether he is a top-three or top-four heavyweight, and has under coach Andy Lee rebuilt his career impressively.

According to 33-year-old Parker, “I’ve been operating at a higher level for a long time, and I feel like I’m only getting better.”

Both men have an opinion about the pressure.

Parker has previously been a world champion. He has the training. The underdog is me. Everyone will be surprised if I win,” Wardley says.

Parker agrees, but he continues, “I don’t feel any pressure because I’m prepared the best I can.”

Parker has the unfortunate distinction of not having the opportunity to become a two-time world champion after defeating Deontay Wilder and Zhang.

Before being forced to withdraw due to illness, the Briton was scheduled to fight Daniel Dubois in February for the IBF belt. Parker then effortlessly defeated stand-in Martin Bakole.

Parker, the mandatory challenger to Usyk and the WBO’s interim champion, could have anticipated the undisputed king’s recovery and inevitable payday, but that is not his style.

He claims that relaxing and waiting for a fight with Usyk is futile.

“Imagine waiting for it for so long before you finally received it.” What purpose did it serve? We simply want to fight the best fighters available to us as a team.

Wardley has a chance to demonstrate how far raw ambition and heavy hands can take him while Parker is confident that his risk will be justified.

Fabio Wardley vs. Joseph Parker

O2 Arena, London Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2018

In Cardiff, New Zealand’s Joseph Parker and British boxing’s Anthony Joshua squared off in a unified heavyweight title fight.

As fight fans gathered around shimmering television screens in an Ipswich boozer, a whiff of lager and crackle of anticipation filled The Plough.

Fabio Wardley, a novice professional who had a few fights, was one of the spectators who watched the night before, cheering with his pals as pints fell and punches flew.

Wardley was still dabbling in the unlicensed white-collar scene two years prior, when Parker won the WBO title against Andy Ruiz, despite having only laced up gloves when she was a 20-year veteran of recruitment.

The idea of Parker and him sharing a ring, let alone a billing, sounded like something that had been invented after a few rounds.

Wardley claims that she had no lofty professional goals. “I just got into it because I liked how competitive it was in one-on-one relationships.”

However, a good night’s sleep can transform a person’s life sooner. The man who once watched Parker at O2 Arena in London with a pint in hand will stand up to him on Saturday.

Oleksandr Usyk and all four of the world’s heavyweight titles are anticipated to be won by the winner.

Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs), who has a lot of experience, is an underdog against Parker, whose sensational knockout ratio ensures that there is always a chance for a one-man punch to end the fight.

He has demonstrated his ability to deliver that devastating force against formidable domestic foes, such as his brutal rematch with Frazer Clarke, who won gold in the Olympics.

The Englishman strengthened his standing as a real threat by defeating Australian Justis Huni in June.

Wardley is adamant that Parker will stop Parker before the last bell because he believes his reputation as a knockout fighter can cause opponents to undervalue his boxing prowess.

Wardley claims that “my track record of knocking out fighters is evident.” Parker’s absence doesn’t seem like I should [knock him out], but I do have faith in it.

Parker has a penchant for canvassing. Zhilei Zhang, Dillian Whyte, and Derek Chisora have dropped him, and Joe Joyce has knocked him out.

He has a proven world-level contender, whether he is a top-three or top-four heavyweight, and has under coach Andy Lee rebuilt his career impressively.

According to 33-year-old Parker, “I’ve been operating at a higher level for a long time, and I feel like I’m only getting better.”

Both men have an opinion about the pressure.

Parker has previously been a world champion. He has the training. The underdog is me. Everyone will be surprised if I win,” Wardley says.

Parker agrees, but he continues, “I don’t feel any pressure because I’m prepared the best I can.”

Parker has the unfortunate distinction of not having the opportunity to become a two-time world champion after defeating Deontay Wilder and Zhang.

Before being forced to withdraw due to illness, the Briton was scheduled to fight Daniel Dubois in February for the IBF belt. Parker then effortlessly defeated stand-in Martin Bakole.

Parker, the mandatory challenger to Usyk and the WBO’s interim champion, could have anticipated the undisputed king’s recovery and inevitable payday, but that is not his style.

He claims that relaxing and waiting for a fight with Usyk is futile.

“Imagine waiting for it for so long before you finally received it.” What purpose did it serve? We simply want to fight the best fighters available to us as a team.

Wardley has a chance to demonstrate how far raw ambition and heavy hands can take him while Parker is confident that his risk will be justified.

Scotland’s first win in almost a year came in the form of a routine raid on the usual suspects in Casablanca.

Melissa Andreatta’s first victory in her third game as head coach came with Erin Cuthbert’s opener, which came right from a corner, and Caroline Weir’s wonder goal from 35 yards. However, they persevered.

The Australian acknowledged after the match that it was not going to be perfect but that she had asked for more. A victory

the national team’s first since October 29, 2024.

With ten minutes left, Elodie Nakkach’s slap-worthy equalizer for the hosts appeared to have vanished.

The Scots struggled to enter their new era as planned for lengthy periods of the sticky, stop-start friendly it was out there. Casablanca lacked a familiarity-like atmosphere.

Although Andreatta oversaw a draw in the Netherlands and a defeat by Austria, this was seen as a bit of a starting point for the year’s first of four friendlies.

A back three was deployed in the Stade Pere Jego following the transfer of the match from Stade El Arbi Zaouli earlier this week, which supported that clean slate sentiment.

The head coach called that system “an afforded opportunity to really get our attacking game going,” along with Morocco’s opponents.

That wasn’t exactly the case.

The Scots rarely tested Khadija Er-Rmichi in the Moroccan goal despite the heat and a whistle-happy referee.

until Cuthbert curled a slender corner into the back of the net.

The Chelsea midfielder spoke to BBC Scotland about the new coaching staff, saying, “We’ve been doing a lot of work on set pieces this week. They’ve been absolutely daft for it.”

And it was a relief when it did.

Before Nakkach’s equalizer, it appeared as though Cuthbert’s calculated corner would be the difference-maker in Morocco.

Andreatta’s ambitions were not realized in the 40 minutes of football that followed the goals.

The Scots rarely sought a second. Instead, they reintroduced the WAFCON champions with a few agonizingly awkward moments before the deserved leveller was lashed in.

Scotland’s play had been slowed down by the final moments of the game because there was a sense of urgency in the final moments.

Weir’s lofted finish, which she typically scores for Real Madrid with relative ease, was the result of this, which relieved Scotland greatly.

Relief that they were arresting this terrible, winless run, and relief that they were doing it despite hardship.

Cuthbert continued, “Games like this remind me of when we played Albania in the World Cup.”

They get themselves back in the game, but we come up victorious and we win it, he said. “It might not be pretty, it might not be nice, but we come out swinging.”

I believe the key now is to get wins for us on the board.

This one was more than necessary after eight games without a victory.

Following Finland’s defeat in the Euro 2025 qualifying round, a miserable Nations League campaign followed. The Euros semi-final play-off victory against Hungary at Easter Road was the last to be celebrated.

The culmination of Pedro Martinez Losa’s reign turned out to be that night in the capital, where there were high hopes and a bounty of belief in tow.

Scotland were unbeaten against the Finns. Cuthbert and Weir were irritated because they were unable to make a lasting impression over the summer and were consequently once more excluded from the continental spotlight.

It’s unknown why it doesn’t consistently work for the creative pair of the nation.