Heavyweight boxing returns to London's O2 Arena on Saturday, as Joseph Parker takes on Fabio Wardley.
A one-time hot-bed for big nights of British boxing, the venue has been used sparingly in recent times but can expect to host an exciting clash between two in-form fighters this weekend.
There is plenty at stake with both Parker (36-5, 24 KOs) and Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs) harbouring aspirations of fighting for a world title.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the bout.
The entire fight card will be streamed on DAZN pay-per-view in both the UK and United States. You can purchase the event for £24.99 or $59.99 U.S.
You can also catch the latest news from fight week and the main event on espn.co.uk
Coverage of the event from the O2 Arena kicks off at 5:00 p.m BST [11 a.m. Eastern].
Ring walks are due to start at 10.30 p.m. BST [5.30 p.m. Eastern].
Parker is the WBO interim champion, while Wardley holds the equivalent with the WBA. Both interim titles will be on the line on Saturday.
The winner will be in a strong position in the heavyweight division and could position themselves for a fight against undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk next year.
- Joseph Parker warns Fabio Wardley: 'There are levels' to boxing
Joseph Parker has warned Fabio Wardley the Brit is not on his level ahead of their make-or-break heavyweight fight on Oct. 25.
- Usyk rules out Itauma fight, plans to retire aged 41
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk could face the winner of Parker-Wardley next, and the Ukrainian has ruled out a clash with Moses Itauma.
Joseph Parker vs. Fabio Wardley; 12 rounds, heavyweights
Ezra Taylor vs. Steed Woodall, 12 rounds, light heavyweights
Juergen Uldedaj vs. Rolly Lambert Fogoum, 10 rounds, cruiserweights
Danny Quartermaine vs. Royston Barney-Smith, 10 rounds, junior lightweights
Mitchell Smith vs. Arnie Dawson, 10 rounds, junior lightweights
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