Fabio Wardley says he and his team are putting together a \u201cfull-fledged game plan\u201d as their main \u201cplan A\u201d strategy to defeat Joseph Parker on October 25 at the O2 Arena in London.<\/p>\n
Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs) isn\u2019t going to depend on his power game alone to defeat WBO interim heavyweight champion Parker (36-3, 24 KOs). He needs to come up with another strategy because Parker has the experience to capitalize on his mistakes if he fights recklessly, as he did against Justis Huni.<\/p>\n
Wardley\u2019s Risky Makeover Plan<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re putting together a full-fledged game plan together, and that\u2019s plan A. I have confidence in my power against Parker and everyone in this division. I can knock anyone out. Parker has proven that when he\u2019s knocked down, he can get back up and will himself through,\u201d said Fabio Wardley to Ring Magazine<\/a> about his fight against Joseph Parker on October 25.<\/p>\n Wardley is too focused on his power, and he has not had to develop his skills to figure out another way to win fights. Part of the reason why Fabio has not had to is because his opposition has been largely domestic-level in his eight-year pro career.<\/p>\n Some of the fighters Wardley has fought since 2022:<\/p>\n Frazier Clarke x 2 \u201cI\u2019m going to have to be smart and strategic in how I go about getting the finish,\u201d said Wardley about his plans on how to go about defeating Parker.<\/p>\n Why Parker Thrives Against Wild Men<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good idea for Wardley not to come out slugging, fighting like a wild man against Parker, because he could wind up getting clipped like Martin Bakole did.<\/p>\n The problem with Wardley is that he\u2019s always been just a slugger in every fight he\u2019s been in. His recent come-from-behind tenth-round knockout win over Justin Huni on June 7, 2025, was a perfect example of that.<\/p>\n Fabio was swinging for the fences in every round and getting his head boxed off by Huni. If not for Wardley scoring a desperate tenth-round KO, he\u2019d have lost for sure. Up until then, he looked hopelessly lost.<\/p>\n For Wardley to change his style of fighting for the Parker contest is going to require a lot of discipline to keep from reverting to how he normally fights. I don\u2019t know if he can do it. If he can\u2019t, Parker\u2019s chances of winning will be high, and he could finish what Huni and Frazier Clarke started.<\/p>\n Since 2015, Olly Campbell has brought readers a clear ringside perspective and a steady voice on boxing\u2019s biggest nights.<\/p>\n Olly Campbell has been covering boxing since 2010 and has written for Boxing News 24 since 2014. Based in the UK, he now reports on the worldwide boxing scene, delivering fight news, results, and features that connect fans to the sport\u2019s biggest stories.<\/p>\n With a background in UK and European coverage, Olly has developed a style that blends sharp analysis with accessible writing, making his work valuable to both dedicated followers and casual fans. His reporting consistently highlights champions, contenders, and emerging prospects on the global stage.<\/p>\n
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