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Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai settle their variations at Resorts World Area in Birmingham this Saturday, with the interim WBC flyweight title the prize on supply to the winner.
DAZN televise Edwards vs Yafai reside worldwide, whereas Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom promote the invoice.
Edwards (21-1, 4 KOs) comes into this one because the boxer reasonably than the puncher.
‘Showtime’ took the IBF world title in April 2021 with a masterclass in opposition to Moruti Mthalane and defended 4 occasions earlier than he got here unstuck in opposition to the gifted Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez in December 2023 in an try and unify, because the WBO champion dominated earlier than forcing him to retire after 9 rounds.
The 28-year-old was final out in June, taking a large technical determination win in opposition to Adrian Curiel, with the bout stopped because of a lower sustained by the Croydon native.
Edwards and Yafai face-to-face forward of Saturday’s showdown Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
2020 Olympic Gold medalist Yafai (8-0, 6 KOs) has been fast-tracked for world honours, and his skilled debut was a ten rounder, the place he stopped Carlos Bautista to take the WBC Worldwide title.
The 31-year-old southpaw has since defended that belt 5 occasions and Yafai has constructed on his momentum with two wins this yr, stopping Agustin Gauto in eight in April, earlier than warming up for Edwards with a 3rd spherical stoppage of Sergio Oroczo Oliva in September.
Prediction: This can be a conflict that has simmered properly, however I feel it comes on the proper time for Yafai. A heavier puncher than Edwards, he can grind the Londoner down for a stoppage win down the stretch.
Conway clashes with Kelly
The vacant Commonwealth middleweight title is up for grabs on the undercard, and Kieron Conway (21-3-1, 6 KOs), who’s on a run of three straight wins since shedding a choice to Austin ‘Ammo’ WIlliams in 2022, ought to have an excessive amount of for former Midlands Space champion, Ryan Kelly (19-4-1, 8 KOs).
Prediction: Conway can take the title clearly on the scorecards.
Conway and Kelly conflict for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Vuong faces Gwynne
Cameron Vuong (6-0, 3 KOs) will get a step-up at school, and he’s prone to be examined by former British, Commonwealth and European champion Gavin Gwynne (17-3-1, 5 KOs).
Prediction: Vuong’s youth and pace ought to see him prevail on factors.
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Walker meets Ritson
A crossroads conflict at welterweight sees Conah Walker tackle Lewis Ritson (23-4, 13 KOs) over 10 rounds.
Walker (13-3-1, 5 KOs) defeated Cyrus Pattinson final yr, and went the gap with Lewis Crocker final outing, shedding narrowly.
Walker faces Ritson Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Ritson’s greatest days got here at light-weight, and he has misplaced three of his final 5 outings, the latest a ninth spherical stoppage to Paddy Donovan.
Prediction: Walker can win this one inside schedule.
Smith returns
Callum Smith fights for the primary time since defeat to Artur Beterbiev when he meets Carlos Galvan over eight rounds.
Smith was stopped in seven rounds by Beterbiev, in January and may return to successful methods in opposition to Galvan, who has suffered stoppage defeats to the likes of Caleb Plant and present unified middleweight champion, Janibek Alimkhanuly.
Smith returns for the primary time since defeat to Beterbiev in January Picture Credit score: Mikey Williams/Prime Rank
Prediction: Smith can safe an early stoppage.
Remaining Undercard
The ultimate 10 rounder is at mild heavyweight, the place Troy Jones (11-0, 6 KOs) can defend his English title with a factors win in opposition to Michael Stephenson (9-2).
Within the different scheduled eight rounder, Hamza Uddin (2-0, 1 KO) ought to outscore Benn Norman (7-5) of their flyweight assembly.
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In six spherical motion, Aaron Bowen (3-0, 2 KOs) can halt James Todd (4-3-2) at middleweight, and at tremendous featherweight, Ibraheem Sulaimaan (5-0, 3 KOs) ought to outscore Marvin Solano (24-20, 8 KOs).
Tremendous middleweight debutant Taylor Bevan ought to begin with an early win in opposition to Greg O’Neill (7-8-1, 1 KO).
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