MOTHER OF ALL BATTLES

FABIO WARDLEY fears a telling off from his mum tonight - even if he knocks out Joseph Parker.

- BY MARTIN DOMIN

Victory over the Kiwi in London will set up a shot at undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.

It would cap an incredible eight-year journey since Wardley turned professional after just four unlicensed fights.

But his route to the top has not been without danger.

Wardley was bashed up in a 12-round war with Frazer Clarke which left him able to eat only ice cream and noodles.

And he lost almost every minute of every round against Justis Huni before a right hand from nowhere floored the Aussie.

That would have been enough to send most fretting mothers straight behind the sofa - but not Wardley’s.