Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai - Who wins?

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Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai in the works

Eddie Hearn sat down for a softball interview with his crew at Matchroom HQ this morning, and while it produced very little of substance, he did give us one interesting bit of info. Though it’s not done quite yet, Hearn claims he’s “working hard” to finalize Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai and hopes to make an announcement “soon.”

Edwards (21-1, 4 KO) bounced back from last year’s loss to Jesse Rodriguez with a technical decision over Adrian Curiel in June, putting himself in prime position to re-enter the title picture and establish a new reign in the post-”Bam” era. He’ll be the highest-rated contender for Angel Ayala Lardizabal when the IBF updates its rankings and will be near the top for the winner of Kenshiro Teraji vs Cristofer Rosales as well.

That said, it’s very understandable that he’d face Yafai (7-0, 5 KO) first. The Tokyo gold medalist is already 31 with over a decade of combined pro/amateur experience; there’s no reason to let this marinate further, especially since (as Hearn points out) they’ve got some bad blood. It’s an easy sell, pitting the UK’s slickest pro against one of its most decorated amateurs.

Whether it’ll be any good to watch is another question entirely. It’s interesting on a conceptual level, at least.

[joshj909]

Very high level fight but I may catch the highlights for this one

[garethhop]

Presumably would make it for a vacant belt? I think Sunny would be favourite.

[Boxing Prospect]

Presumably would make it for a vacant belt? I think Sunny would be favourite.

Sounds more likely to be an eliminator, winner to face Kenshiro Vs Rosales winner

[TheLeprechaun]

Two pillow fisted guys. Probably a dreadful fight to watch.

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Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai in the works slope game

Eddie Hearn sat down for a softball interview with his crew at Matchroom HQ this morning, and while it produced very little of substance, he did give us one interesting bit of info. Though it’s not done quite yet, Hearn claims he’s “working hard” to finalize Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai and hopes to make an announcement “soon.”

Edwards (21-1, 4 KO) bounced back from last year’s loss to Jesse Rodriguez with a technical decision over Adrian Curiel in June, putting himself in prime position to re-enter the title picture and establish a new reign in the post-”Bam” era. He’ll be the highest-rated contender for Angel Ayala Lardizabal when the IBF updates its rankings and will be near the top for the winner of Kenshiro Teraji vs Cristofer Rosales as well.

That said, it’s very understandable that he’d face Yafai (7-0, 5 KO) first. The Tokyo gold medalist is already 31 with over a decade of combined pro/amateur experience; there’s no reason to let this marinate further, especially since (as Hearn points out) they’ve got some bad blood. It’s an easy sell, pitting the UK’s slickest pro against one of its most decorated amateurs.

Whether it’ll be any good to watch is another question entirely. It’s interesting on a conceptual level, at least.

It'll definitely be scruffy, but I imagine it should be decent fun at least- Sunny's defensive but he's rarely really boring and Yafai can only really go forward.

Sunny should school him though tbqh.

[SeanBrennan]

that is one I'd love to see. I have no idea who would win though so went for a draw. I really enjoy watching Sunny box, and Galal is super talented. I respect that he stayed am to do Olympics again, he should definitely win a version of the world title. Or at least nearly win one and make a load of money a la Campbell.

[mickey1975]

that is one I'd love to see. I have no idea who would win though so went for a draw. I really enjoy watching Sunny box, and Galal is super talented. I respect that he stayed am to do Olympics again, he should definitely win a version of the world title. Or at least nearly win one and make a load of money a la Campbell.

He doesn't have a full city behind him and is in a poor paying division. This will be his best payday.