Sunny “Showtime” Edwards is the present IBF Flyweight Champion. This flyweight division boxer from Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom has also previously been champion several times in his boxing career. He has gained a fan following because of the way he takes down his opponents inside the ring.
Edwards made his professional boxing debut against Sergey Tasimov on September 24, 2016, and defeated him via points in Round 4. Since then, he has been on a winning streak in the world of boxing, decimating his opponents one by one. His abilities inside the ring has also earned him the moniker of “Showtime”. Sunny Edwards is notable for his speed inside the ring, which makes it difficult for his opponents to fend him off. This has earned him victories in his battles so far. “Showtime” is now preparing to overcome his next opponent on December 16, 2023. ‘
Sunny Edwards - Opponent, Date and Location
Sunny “Showtime” Edwards, the present IBF Flyweight Champion, is all set to face off against the present WBO Flyweight Champion, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. Both boxers are so far undefeated in their careers, which makes this an interesting bout as one of them is most probably going to end the other’s undefeated streak. This is a DAZN event that will take place at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, United States. The fight will start at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. ET.
Sunny Edwards Boxing Record
| 20 fights | 20 wins | 0 losses |
| By KO | 4 | 0 |
| By Decision | 16 | 0 |
What belts does Sunny Edwards have?
Sunny Edwards has held several championship belts in his career so far. He is presently the IBF Flyweight Champion, which he became after defeating Moruti Mthalane via unanimous decision in Round 12 on April 30, 2021. He has since then successfully defended his championship against Jayson Mama, Muhammad Waseem, Felix Alvarado and Andres Campos.
In the past, Sunny Edwards became WBO European Super Flyweight Champion by defeating Ross Murray on November 27, 2017. He then became the WBO International Super Flyweight Champion on December 15, 2018 by defeating Junior Granados. He also became the IBF International Super Flyweight Champion by defaeating Hiram Gallardo on July 13, 2019.
Finally , he also became the IBF International Flyweight Champion and WBO Inter-Continental Flyweight Champion by defeating Rosendo Hugo Guarneros on September 14, 2019. Lastly, he became the BBBofC British Super Flyweight Champion by defeating Marcel Braithwaite on December 21, 2019. Then he won his present championship.
Who promotes Sunny Edwards
Sunny “Showtime” Edwards is promoted by MTK Global, a event promotions organization dealing in boxing and MMA. Its founders are former boxer Matthew “Mack the Knife” Macklin and Daniel Joseph Kinahan, an Irish crime boss, the owner of the Kinahan cartel as well as a boxing promoter from Ireland. Established in 2012, the organization ihas found itself in controversies for being connected to Kinahan and his cartel who are money launderers.
Nevertheless, MTK Global has promoted boxers like Sunny Edwards, Tyson Fury, Muhammad Waseem, Jay Harris and Terry Flanagan among others.
FAQs
A. Sunny Edwards hails from Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom.
A. Sunny Edwards has been champion multiple times. He is presently the IBF Featherweight Champion.
A. Yes, Sunny Edwards is presently on an undefeated streak with a record of 20-0-0.
A. Sunny Edwards’ nickname is “Showtime.”
A. Sunny Edwards’ next bout is on December 16, 2023.
