Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai Fight To Night

The highly anticipated boxing match between Edwards and Yafai Fight is set to take place on November 30, 2024, at the BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham.

This bout, broadcast live worldwide on DAZN, pits two of Britain's best flyweights against each other in a contest with major implications for the division's world title scene.

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Fighters' Backgrounds

Sunny Edwards (21-1, 4 KOs) is a former IBF World Flyweight Champion known for his exceptional boxing IQ and slick defensive style. Edwards rose to prominence with a stellar victory over Moruti Mthalane in 2021 to claim the IBF title, making four successful defenses before losing to Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez in a unification clash in December 2023. This will be his first fight in the UK since June 2023, and he enters this match aiming to reaffirm his position as one of the top fighters in the division.

Galal Yafai (7-0, 5 KOs), the 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist, is a rising star who has transitioned seamlessly into the professional ranks. He won the WBC International Flyweight title in his debut and has since defeated strong contenders across prestigious venues, including Madison Square Garden and the O2 Arena. Fighting in his hometown, Yafai faces his toughest test yet against the more experienced Edwards.

Rivalry and Stakes

The Edwards V Yafai H2H rivalry dates back to their amateur days, with Edwards holding a victory over Yafai in a previous meeting. However, Yafai's Olympic success and subsequent rise as a professional have made this clash inevitable. Both fighters have acknowledged the high stakes, with Edwards calling it a chance to settle their history and Yafai seeing it as a stepping stone to a world title shot.

Promoter Eddie Hearn described the bout as a pivotal moment for British boxing, calling Edwards and Yafai the best flyweights in the world. The winner is expected to be well-positioned for a shot at reclaiming or capturing a world title in 2025.

Event Details

The fight promises to deliver a mix of technical brilliance and high-intensity action, reflective of the fighters' contrasting styles—Edwards' agility and ringcraft against Yafai's aggressive and power-based approach. Fans can also look forward to a strong undercard, which will be announced closer to the event date, making this an unmissable night for boxing enthusiasts.

Tickets and additional details will be released soon, and fans can watch the event live on DAZN

Fighters' Backgrounds

Rivalry and Stakes

Event Details

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