Parker vs Wardley start time, undercard and how to watch fight

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Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley will clash in a crucial heavyweight bout next weekend, with an interim world title on the line – and potentially a shot at Oleksandr Usyk.

Headlining at the O2 Arena in London, Parker defends his WBO interim belt against Wardley in a risky match-up. New Zealand’s Parker was ordered to challenge undisputed champion Usyk next, but the Ukrainian was waylaid by an injury, leaving Parker with a choice.

And the Kiwi, 33, has chosen to box again rather than wait. He takes on Ipswich fighter Wardley, 30, in enemy territory – although Parker should also have some backing in the English capital, given his reputation as one boxing’s nice guys.

A shot at Usyk may indeed await next weekend’s winner, although unbeaten 20-year-old Moses Itauma is also hovering around the title picture.

Here’s all you need to know.

When is the fight?

Parker vs Wardley will take place on Saturday 25 October at the O2 Arena in London. The earliest fight is set to begin shortly after 4pm BST; the main card is expected at 7pm BST; and main-event ring walks are likely to take place at around 10.30pm BST.

How can I watch it?

Parker vs Wardley will air live and exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view, at a cost of £24.99 UK / $59.99 US / $24.99 or the equivalent for the rest of the world. Get prices in your country here and purchase a subscription here.

Buying the pay-per-view provides seven days’ free access to DAZN. Viewers can also get the pay-per-view for free when buying an annual subscription, which costs £14.99 per month for 12 months, giving fans access to over 185 fight nights a year.

Joseph Parker (left) knocked out Martin Bakole in his most-recent fight, in February

Odds

Parker – 1/5

Wardley –7/2

Draw – 20/1

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Fight card in full

Subject to change; ‘C’ denotes champion

Fabio Wardley (left) was trailing on the scorecards when he shocked Justis Huni with a late knockout in June

Joseph Parker (C) vs Fabio Wardley (WBO interim heavyweight title)

Lewis Edmondson vs Ezra Taylor (light-heavyweight)

Juergen Uldedaj vs Rolly Lambert Fogoum (cruiserweight)

Danny Quartermaine vs Royston Barney-Smith (super-featherweight)

Mitchell Smith vs Arnie Dawson (super-featherweight)

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