
'I don't have the energy': Sunny Edwards retires after loss to Galal Yafai
Sunny Edwards announced his retirement in the ring after his one-sided stoppage defeat by his rival Galal Yafai
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Sunny Edwards announced his retirement in the ring after his one-sided stoppage defeat by his rival Galal Yafai

Galal Yafai beat Sunny Edwards into a sixth-round stoppage defeat in an unexpectedly one-sided contest at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England, reports Declan Warrington

On Saturday in Birmingham we will be treated to a rare sight in the UK – two flyweights headlining a significant card on British soil...

Such was Sunny Edward's fighting spirit in defeat against the excellent Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, and the graciousness with which he accepted the loss, the queue lining up to put the boot in was not as long as anticipated, writes Tris Dixon

Saturday’s fight between Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai represents the “acid test” of the Olympic champion’s professional career, according to Matthew Macklin.

Sunny Edwards was narrowly lighter than Galal Yafai for Saturday's flyweight fight at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham

In Britain we are being told Sunny Edwards-Galal Yafai is one of the biggest fights of the year, and yet it is tough to figure out exactly how big a fight between flyweights can be in 2024

There was nothing but respect between flyweight contenders Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai at today’s final press conference ahead of their fight on Saturday. They meet at the Resorts World Arena in the Matchroom main event with Olympic gold medal winner Yafai, 8-0 (6 KOs), taking a step up against come-backing former world champion Edwards, who is 21-1 (4 KOs).

Galal Yafai believes he is capable of following in the footsteps of Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez by stopping Sunny Edwards

Edwards-Yafai brings a lot to the table. Outside of the ring, there is a longstanding rivalry and interfamily drama. Inside of the ring? This fight is a crossroads bout between a former titleholder in Edwards and an undefeated prospect in Yafai, each vying for a foothold in the flyweight division.