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The final weigh-in before their showdown on Saturday saw both fighters at their gargantuan best. While a size difference adds to the shock factor, it can also give a fighter a sense of (often false) security. In fact, the significantly bigger Parker is certain that his size is a premonition of his apparent victory on fight night. “I’m heavy, I’m strong, and I’m ready to go. I’m serious about my work. I’m going to punch holes in him tomorrow and teach him a lesson. I’m going to fight fire with fire and get to him,” he said. Parker tipped the scales at 262.4 pounds, nearly twenty pounds heavier than the undefeated Wardley, who came in at 242.7. This was even evident in how different the duo looked as they posed for pictures side by side. Parker certainly looked like a unit, thick, dense, and brawny. Wardley, on the other hand, looked sleeker yet strong, with the battle readiness of a man gearing up for the biggest test of his career.
