Joe Joyce (14-0, 13 KOs) turned out to be harder Joseph Parker (30-2, 21 KOs) at the official weigh-in ceremony in Manchester. The Englishman showed 123.1 kg on the scales, and the New Zealander weighed in at 115.8 kg. For both boxers, these are the highest results since the beginning of their professional careers. At stake will be the interim WBO heavyweight title.
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Bakole and Parker will make good money for their surprise fight