Friday 30 March 2018 18:02, UK
Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker displayed leaner physiques at the weigh-in for their world heavyweight unification clash in Cardiff.
The WBA 'super' and IBF heavyweight champion weighed in at 17st 4lbs 2oz, significantly lighter than his last world title defence, while WBO belt holder Parker also trimmed down to 16st 12lbs 7oz for Saturday's big fight in Cardiff, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Joshua admitted that he needed to shed weight for the New Zealander after coming in at his career-heaviest for a stoppage win over Carlos Takam in October.
"You will see I will be a lot sharper," said Joshua. "My reflexes will be sharper and my speed will be much sharper."
Parker was much lighter than when he tipped the scales at 17st 7lbs for a points win over Hughie Fury in September.
"Us being close in weight makes me think he is taking it seriously," said Parker. "We are similar, we will both be fast tomorrow and throwing bombs."
