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Frank Warren Reveals ‘All or Nothing’ Queensberry Heavyweight Clash

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Frank Warren Reveals ‘All or Nothing’ Queensberry Heavyweight Clash

Published on September 7, 2025

With the future of undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk unclear, WBO mandatory Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) will face unbeaten puncher Fabio Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs). Queensberry Promotions have announced these two heavyweight contenders will face off at the O2 in London, with the winner the next due mandatory opponent for Usyk. Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley on October 25 has been dubbed “All or Nothing,” with Parker holding the WBO interim title and Wardley the WBA.

Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley Set for October 25 in London

Heavyweight Contenders Set for ‘All or Nothing’ Clash

October 25 will see Wardley and Parker put it all on the line, with the winner becoming the next due mandatory to face undisputed champion Usyk.

The WBO has granted Usyk an extension to delay the mandatory fight, which left Parker needing to find another opponent. In typical Parker fashion, he is taking a big risk facing the dangerous Wardley.

Parker is in a great run of form, having won six in a row since losing to Joe Joyce. Last time out, he knocked out late replacement Martin Bakole, who stepped in at short notice following the withdrawal of Daniel Dubois. Following an impressive win in the rematch against Frazer Clarke, Wardley was behind on all three scorecards against Justis Huni, before landing a huge punch in the tenth round to win by stoppage.

Frank Warren Reacts to Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley

“Neither Joe or Fabio wanted to wait about and protect their positions and credit to them both for this,” said Warren, who promotes both men. “I believe this is a genuine even-money fight with a mesh of styles that I am sure will be eye-catching and highly crowd-pleasing,” said Warren.

“This will be a corker of a heavyweight clash and one which will shine a huge light on the division,” Warren added. “Fights like this one are as good as it can get outside of the champion defending his belts and the sort we want to see happen.

“We promised to keep firing up this heavyweight division and we intend to keep all the contenders jockeying for position until the time come to fight for the ultimate prize.”

Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley is a great fight and a huge risk for both men, who should be praised for taking it. The winner will be in a position to face Usyk next. Parker is in great form and has proven he and Andy Lee have the game plan to deal with big-punching heavyweights, but Wardley has shown he only needs one punch to change a fight. October 25 will present it all for the winner and nothing for the loser.

Ricky Carroll

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