Tyson Fury foresaw a challenging fight for Joseph Parker against Fabio Wardley, as revealed by Fury’s manager Spencer Brown. The two discussed their expectations before the main event at the O2 Arena, where Parker defended his WBO interim title against Wardley in a high-stakes match to earn a shot at Oleksandr Usyk.
Wardley delivered a career-defining performance by stopping Parker, a former world champion, in the 11th round with a relentless display of punches that forced the referee to intervene. Despite facing adversity and trailing on the judges’ scorecards, Wardley’s victory surprised many, but Fury had already predicted a tough night for Parker.
In an interview with iFL TV, Brown quoted Fury as saying that Parker would struggle against Wardley due to Wardley’s unorthodox punching angles. Wardley, after his monumental win, expressed his belief in his skills and the decision to face Parker, asserting his position at the top of the boxing world.
With Wardley now set to challenge Usyk, promoter Frank Warren eyes a March date for the showdown between the two fighters. Warren anticipates negotiations for the fight and expresses a preference for the event to take place either in Riyadh or London, emphasizing the excitement and drawing power of both fighters.
Despite Warren’s optimism, Derek Chisora advised Wardley to avoid a confrontation with Usyk and instead consider facing Daniel Dubois. Chisora praised Wardley’s performance and predicted his success but cautioned against rushing into a bout with Usyk.
In separate boxing news, Joshua Buatsi and Zach Parker are scheduled to fight in Manchester on Saturday, November 1. The event will be broadcast live on DAZN, accessible through various platforms with subscription options for viewers.