Updated 24th October 2025, 10:00 BST
Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley will be fighting tomorrow on the Saturday 25 October at the O2 Arena in London, a heavyweight matchup that pits the WBO interim title holder against the fast-rising WBA interim champion. You can view all the heavyweight rankings here. It is a Queensberry Promotions headline bout and, per early reporting, Parker’s WBO interim belt is expected to be at stake.
The pairing comes as Parker needs to keep active while awaiting clarity on an ordered Oleksandr Usyk mandatory. Wardley, fresh off a dramatic knockout win in June against Hunni, brings real jeopardy and punching power into his first major O2 main event.
Fight Time & PPV Details for Parker v Wardley
Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
Venue: The O2 Arena, London, England
UK broadcast start: 18:30 BST on DAZN PPV
Main-event ringwalks: Between 22:00 and 22:30 BST
PPV price: £24.99 (DAZN PPV) – includes 7 days’ free DAZN access
Belts at stake: WBO interim heavyweight title
Why Parker isn’t fighting Usyk for the undisputed next?
After Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois in July to remain undisputed, the WBO formally ordered Usyk to make a mandatory defence against Parker, giving both sides 30 days to negotiate. However Usyk’s team then requested an extension citing injury, which stalled immediate talks.
If Usyk does not meet the WBO mandate in time, the sanctioning body could move to purse bids or strip the title and split up the heavyweight belts once again. In short, the ordered Usyk fight has been delayed by negotiation and injury timelines, so Parker is boxing on rather than waiting.
Parker V Wardley Undercard
All undercard fights have now been confirmed by queensberry themselves, opponents will be updated once announced.
Co-Main & Featured Bouts
Steed Woodall vs Ezra Taylor – 12 rds, British Light-Heavyweight title
Juergen Uldedaj vs Rolly Lambert Fogoum – 12 rds, Cruiserweight
Danny Quartermaine vs Royston Barney-Smith – 10 rds, Super-Featherweight
Mitchell Smith vs Arnie Dawson – 8 rds, Super-Featherweight
Prelims
- Tony Curtis Jr vs Larry Olivas – Flyweight
- George Crotty vs TBA – Super-Middleweight
- Hassan Ishaq vs TBA – Super-Bantamweight
- Jimmydean Wood vs Artjom Spatar – Super-Welterweight
- Zayn Ahmed vs Engel Gomez – Featherweight (pro debut)
- Anton Esson vs TBA – Super-Lightweight
All bouts confirmed by Queensberry Promotions and subject to change.
Parker vs Wardley Odds: Latest Betting Odds & Favourite to Win
The vastly more experienced Joseph Parker remains a strong favourite to win this one, currently priced at 1/5 with Bet365.
Fabio Wardley appears up against it, with many expecting Parker’s superior technique and composure to shine through. However, Wardley has shown before that he only needs one clean opening to end a fight in an instant – his power always keeps him dangerous. He is 4/1 to win.
(via Bet365, checked 24 Oct 2025)
Joseph Parker: 1/5
Fabio Wardley: 4/1
Draw: 30/1
Parker’s world-level pedigree makes him the heavy favourite, but Wardley’s knockout ratio ensures constant jeopardy. Gamble responsibly – 18+ BeGambleAware.org.
How to watch Parker vs Wardley in the UK
The fight will be shown live and exclusive on DAZN PPV.
To watch:
Download the DAZN App on your TV, phone, tablet, games console or browser.
Select “Parker vs Wardley – Buy Now” to purchase the £24.99 PPV.
The broadcast begins at 18:30 BST, with main-event ringwalks expected from 22:00 BST.
Buying the PPV unlocks seven days’ access to all DAZN content, including fight replays, boxing documentaries, and other live sports.
Joseph Parker Recent Fights
- TKO 2 Martin Bakole (22 Feb 2025, Riyadh) to retain the WBO interim heavyweight title.
- MD 12 Zhilei Zhang (8 Mar 2024, Riyadh) to win the WBO interim title after surviving two knockdowns.
- UD 12 Deontay Wilder (23 Dec 2023, Riyadh) in a signature career win.
- Parker’s recent body of work is the best of his career. The Wilder victory rebuilt his world-level credentials, the Zhang triumph delivered a belt, and the emphatic Bakole stoppage underlined momentum.
Fabio Wardley Recent Fights
- KO 10 Justis Huni (7 Jun 2025, Ipswich) to win the WBA interim title with a come-from-behind finish.
- KO 1 Frazer Clarke (12 Oct 2024, rematch) to retain British heavyweight title after their March draw.
- TKO 7 David Adeleye (28 Oct 2023, Riyadh) in a high-profile grudge match.
- Wardley’s Ipswich knockout was one of the year’s most dramatic turnarounds and confirmed him as a live threat at world-fringe level. The first-round stoppage of Clarke in the rematch emphasised his finishing power. However prior to his knockout of Justis Huni, he was losing on points and was getting knocked around the ring, something he cannot let happen against Parker.
Weigh-in News
Official weigh-in details are not yet published. Expect a public weigh-in in London on Friday 24 October, with precise timing to be confirmed closer to fight week. Parker and Wardley have both featured in large public weigh-ins for recent headline events, but there is no official schedule released for this card at the time of writing.
Predictions or Expert Insight
Promoters see Joseph Parker as the rightful WBO mandatory following Usyk’s win, though scheduling complications remain. Analysts favour Parker’s form and experience but highlight Fabio Wardley’s knockout threat late in fights. Parker is expected to rely on control and defence, while Wardley must chase a stoppage.
The Split Decision’s prediction leans towards a Parker win by late-round stoppage, though Wardley’s power – guided by trainer Ben Davison – keeps an early knockout upset possible.
What Comes Next for Parker?
- If Parker wins: He will make the mandatory fight with Usyk, depending on Usyk’s return date. If Usyk doesn’t make the fight the WBO will be stripped from him and be up for a Vacant fight that would pit Parker against one of the other top 10 ranked fighters.
What Comes Next for Wardley?
- If Wardley wins: he would hold the WBO interim belt in addition to the WBA interim and could pursue Usyk via the WBO route, or explore WBA pathways while his team negotiates the next step.
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Parker V Wardley F.A.Q.
Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley takes place on Saturday 25 October 2025 at London’s O2 Arena, with Parker’s WBO interim belt expected to be at stake.This Queensberry Promotions main event brings together two heavyweight contenders, with Wardley holding the WBA interim title and Parker awaiting his WBO mandatory shot at Oleksandr Usyk.
Parker is fighting Wardley to stay active while awaiting a delayed WBO mandatory clash with Oleksandr Usyk.The bout gives Parker a chance to keep momentum, while Wardley can add the WBO interim belt to his WBA interim title and push towards a full world title opportunity.
The Parker vs Wardley main event ring walks are expected around 22:00 BST on Saturday 25 October 2025, with the undercard starting at 19:00 BST.
The broadcaster for Parker vs Wardley will be live streamed on DAZN PPV in the UK, with international broadcast partners to be finalised. Once official details are released, they will be updated here to ensure accuracy.
The Parker vs Wardley PPV price has not yet been announced, but it is likely to fall in the £19.99–£24.99 range. This pricing matches recent DAZN pay-per-view headline events such as Joyce vs Zhang.
Parker vs Wardley is confirmed for Saturday 25 October 2025 at London’s O2 Arena. The 20,000-seat venue has staged many of Britain’s biggest heavyweight nights.
The Parker vs Wardley weigh-in will take place on Friday 24 October 2025 in London, with times and location to be confirmed during fight week. Both fighters have previously drawn big crowds to public weigh-ins, making this event an early highlight for fans attending in person.