Croydon’s former IBF world champion Sunny Edwards and Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Galal Yafai are set to face off in a highly anticipated flyweight showdown at BP Pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Saturday, November 30.
The British rivals have been on a collision course ever since Yafai, a former Team GB star, turned professional in February 2022 after winning Olympic gold in Tokyo. Edwards, with a record of 21-1 and 4 KOs, claimed the IBF flyweight world title in May 2021 by defeating Moruti Mthalane, ending Mthalane’s 13-year winning streak.
Despite a setback in a unification bout against Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, Edwards bounced back with a victory over Adrian Curiel in his last fight. Now, he aims to close out the year in style with a win over Yafai in what promises to be an exciting British boxing showdown.
On the other hand, Birmingham’s Yafai, with a record of 7-0 and 5 KOs, has been making a name for himself in the professional boxing world. He picked up the WBC International flyweight crown on his debut and has defended his title in various impressive venues around the world.
Yafai’s most recent victories against Tommy Frank and Rocco Santomauro have solidified his unbeaten record, and he is now gearing up to face the experienced Edwards in what will be his toughest test to date.
Both fighters are eager to settle the score and prove themselves as the top flyweight in Britain. Edwards, who holds a win over Yafai from their amateur days, is determined to show that he is the true golden boy of British boxing. Meanwhile, Yafai sees this fight as his opportunity to move closer to a world title shot.
The clash between Edwards and Yafai is highly anticipated within the boxing community, with fans eagerly awaiting to see who will come out on top in this domestic showdown. The fight is expected to be a thrilling spectacle that will showcase the best of British boxing talent.
As the two fighters prepare to step into the ring on November 30, all eyes will be on Birmingham as Edwards and Yafai go head-to-head in a battle for flyweight supremacy. Stay tuned for what promises to be an action-packed and unforgettable night of boxing.
