Last Updated on September 8, 2025 by Boxing Schedule
On October 25th, Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley headline DAZN’s All or Nothing card at The O2 Arena. Yes, it’s WBO Interim vs WBA Interim — which sounds grand, but let’s be honest, “interim” belts are window dressing. The fight does matter, though, because it answers one thing: is Parker still relevant, and is Wardley more than a domestic story with a padded record?
Parker: the second act
Parker’s career looked done after Joyce, Joshua, and Whyte. He was written off as a nice guy who didn’t quite have the edge. But credit where it’s due — beating Wilder and Zhang put him back in the mix. The Bakole blowout was impressive, but Bakole’s fitness has always been a joke behind the scenes, so let’s not crown Parker the second coming. What Parker does have is experience: he’s been under the lights with better fighters than Wardley has ever shared a ring with. That counts.
Wardley: hype or real deal?
Wardley’s 19-0-1 looks glossy, but scratch deeper. Yes, he can punch. Yes, he destroyed Adeleye. And yes, his Frazer Clarke saga showed grit and spite. But Wardley hasn’t faced anyone remotely close to Parker’s level. He’s been fast-tracked because he looks the part, talks the part, and the British scene was desperate for a new heavyweight to sell after AJ’s decline. That’s the reality. This is the acid test.
What’s really at stake
Forget the interim labels. The winner here gets a ticket to the actual table: mandatory shots, bigger paydays, and relevance when Fury and Usyk finally step aside. The loser? Back to the pile with the also-rans. Parker can’t afford another dip; Wardley can’t afford to be exposed.
Styles and tactics
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Parker: If he keeps it tidy, uses the jab, and doesn’t gas, he should take Wardley late. But discipline has never been his strong suit.
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Wardley: He’s got to hurt Parker early. If he lets Parker drag this past six, he’s in waters he’s never swum before.
Fight details
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Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
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Venue: The O2 Arena, London
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Start Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (1 a.m. UK)
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Live on: DAZN PPV
Main event
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Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) – WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion
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Fabio Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs) – WBA Interim Heavyweight Champion
Fight card (so far)
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Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley – WBO Interim Heavyweight Title vs WBA Interim Heavyweight Title
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[Additional undercard bouts expected to be announced in coming weeks]