The bewildering numbers behind Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This time last year, Sunny Edwards was on his way to the USA for a unification world-title fight, and Galal Yafai was a five-fight novice. Yafai has now had eight fights without defeat, Edwards lost his world title, and on Saturday night in Birmingham, they meet in the best British flyweight fight for decades. open image in gallery Edwards, left, was beaten by Jesse Rodriguez in round nine last December After the gold win, Yafai spent several weeks behind closed doors at a gym in Sheffield, helping Edwards prepare for a world-title fight. open image in gallery Yafai, left, has quickly compiled a strong record as a pro Edwards won the IBF flyweight title in 2021, made four defences and has gone the full 12-round distance seven times.
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