Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley - Results & Post-Fight Report
Fabio Wardley achieved a career-best win, stopping former world champion Joseph Parker in the eleventh round of a classic match.
Wardley stunned Parker at the O2 Arena, where Parker had become the WBO interim champion in 2023 after defeating Zhilei Zhang.
Parker, with a record of 36-4 (KO24), had defended his interim WBO crown in his last contest in February, blasting out Martin Bakole in two rounds.
Wardley, with a record of 20-0-1 (KO19), became the WBA interim boss in June after coming from behind to defeat Justis Huni in the tenth round.
The drama was in evidence from the opening bell, as Wardley was hurt by a Parker right hand late on.
The match saw both fighters land significant blows, with Parker's right hand shaking Wardley again in the second round, but Wardley roared back, landing big blows on the champion.
Author's summary: Fabio Wardley wins against Joseph Parker.