Sunny Edwards will face off against Galal Yafai on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, at BP Pulse LIVE in Birmingham. This highly anticipated bout will span 12 rounds in the Flyweight division, with a weight limit of 112 pounds (8 stone or 50.8 kg).
Edwards steps into the ring with a record of 21 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, with 4 of those wins coming by knockout. On the other hand, Yafai boasts an unblemished record of 8 wins and 0 draws, with an impressive 6 of those victories by knockout, suggesting a significant power advantage with a 75% knockout rate compared to Edwards’ 19%.
At 28 years old, Edwards is three years younger than Yafai. Although Edwards has a height advantage of 1 inch, Yafai compensates with an 8-inch reach advantage. Both fighters use an orthodox stance.
Edwards is the more experienced professional, having had 14 more fights than Yafai. Edwards debuted in 2016, over five years earlier than Yafai, who started his professional career in 2022. Edwards has fought 136 more professional rounds, totaling 179 compared to Yafai’s 43.
Ranked number 3 by the WBC and number 1 by The Ring at flyweight, Edwards has defeated 4 of his last 5 opponents. His last fight was a technical decision win against Adrian Curiel on June 29, 2024. Prior to that, he suffered a technical decision loss to Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez in December 2023. Edwards also secured victories over Andres Campos, Felix Alvarado, and Muhammad Waseem in previous bouts.
Yafai, ranked number 4 by the WBC and number 9 by The Ring, remains undefeated, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents. His latest victory was a technical knockout against Sergio Orozco Oliva on September 28, 2024. Yafai also defeated Agustin Mauro Gauto, Rocco Santomauro, Tommy Frank, and Moises Calleros in his recent fights.
In terms of activity, Yafai has fought more frequently than Edwards. Edwards’ last five fights spanned over 2 years, 8 months, and 11 days, averaging a fight approximately every 6 months and 16 days, with an average fight duration of 10.8 rounds. Yafai’s last five fights occurred over 1 year, 7 months, and 29 days, averaging a fight every 4 months and 1 day, with an average fight duration of 5.2 rounds.
Sunny Edwards – 130
Galal Yafai + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 29, 2024
