Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai: British Flyweight Showdown Set for November 30 on DAZN

Matchroom Boxing have announced that former IBF World Champion Sunny Edwards (21-1, 4 KOs) will take on the unbeaten Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medallist Galal Yafai (7-0, 5 KOs) at the BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham on Saturday, November 30, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai Confirmed for November 30

The Journey of Both Fighters

The British rivals have been destined to meet in the professional ranks since Yafai joined the professional ranks after winning Olympic gold in Japan. Both did meet in their amateur days with Edwards winning.

Edwards, the more experienced professional has impressed throughout his career defending his IBF title four times, before losing to the P4P star Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez at the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona last December. The Surrey native returned to the ring on June 29 this year, defeating Adrian Curiel.

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Yafai has impressed many with his rapid descent towards this all-British clash. He won the WBC International Flyweight crown on his professional debut at The O2 in London and destroyed Tommy Frank in a later fight. In his most recent bout, he won against Agustin Gauto, overcoming a nasty cut near his left eye.

Edwards and Yafai React to Fight Confirmation

“This fight has always been inevitable,” said Edwards. He continued: “Our last names hold weight in British boxing and around the world – and it’s really time to put to bed the Edwards-Yafai Saga.”

Revealing his drive for this fight, Edwards said: “Being overlooked for the Olympic Games because of family relationships and city ties – lit a fire all those years back. I beat Galal and was shelved in the same year back in 2015 and now this is my chance to show Britain who the real golden boy is.”

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Yafai also revealed his thoughts: “I’m happy that the fight has been made.” He continued: “This is going to be a massive fight for British boxing. I need to win a World Title, and this is a fight that will put me on the cusp of fighting for one when I win in my hometown on November 30.”

Eddie Hearn Talks Huge Fight for British Boxing

“This is a huge fight for British boxing,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “I’m delighted to get this one over the line as it’s the right fight for both men. In my opinion these are the best two Flyweights in the world, and they will clash for a shot at the World Title in front of a huge crowd in Birmingham. Former IBF World Champion Edwards will feel he’s the favourite heading into this one as he looks to recapture gold at 112 pounds.”

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“Olympic gold medal hero Yafai hasn’t put a foot wrong so far in the pro ranks, this is a massive step up for him but one that he will be confident of overcoming. It has all the makings of a brilliant fight, and I cannot wait of the BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham to be bouncing on November 30. Standby for announcements on a bumper undercard and we put on an unmissable night of action exclusively live worldwide on DAZN.”