FABIO IS OUT TO CONFOUND HIS DOUBTERS

FABIO WARDLEY admits even winning a world title might not be enough to prove his critics wrong.

- BY MARTIN DOMIN

The Ipswich heavyweight can land a clash with undisputed ruler Oleksandr Usyk by beating Joseph Parker at the O2 on Saturday night.

It would be another leap in an incredible journey which began in the unlicensed world of white-collar boxing.

Then a 22-year-old recruitment consultant, Wardley (with Parker, above) strung together four victories before turning professional.

He is now unbeaten in 20 paid fights - but fears he may never shake off the sceptics.

“For me, there will always be something to prove," he said.

“The initial story for me was, ‘Oh, he's white-collar, he’s going to come unstuck at some point’.