
Why the only defeat of his career was a high spot for Rhys Edwards
Rhys Edwards explains why it's a relief to have lost his unbeaten record as he prepares for Thomas Essomba, writes Tris Dixon
Thomas Essomba: record, next fight and profile →

Rhys Edwards explains why it's a relief to have lost his unbeaten record as he prepares for Thomas Essomba, writes Tris Dixon

Having won the European bantamweight championship, Charlie Edwards focused on world honors and said he would like to head to Japan to take on the best fighters in his division.

Charlie Edwards will be taking on a couple of familiar faces when he takes on Thomas Essomba for the European bantamweight title on Friday night.

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In June, the cut and bloodied Sunny Edwards returned from the occasion of his first defeat by beating Adrian Curiel. He then sat down to watch Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, who inflicted that defeat, impress in victory over Juan Francisco Estrada. In September he will again be ringside when his brother Charlie fights Thomas Essomba, who he manages, and in November he hopes to fight his leading domestic Galal Yafai. He discussed all, in an extensive Q&A.

Sunny Edwards believes his brother Charlie has discovered the “perfect” trainer in Stephen Smith ahead of his fight in September with Thomas Essomba, who he continues to manage.

Charlie Edwards is to fight Thomas Essomba for the European bantamweight title on September 27 at York Hall

Charlie Edwards is in advanced discussions to fight the EBU bantamweight champion Thomas Essomba

GBM Sports will launch 2024 with a card in Sheffield on Friday 9th February at the Canon Medical Arena that will feature unbeaten middleweight star Shakiel Thompson; European super bantamweight champion Thomas Essomba, and a blistering 50/50 English super bantamweight title showdown between Stevi Levy and Ebonie Jones, streaming free on Talk Sport YouTube Boxing Channel.

On Saturday May 20, at the Arena (4,000 seats) in Monza (Italy) in the main event of The Art of Fighting 3 European bantamweight champion Alessio Lorusso (21 wins, 9 within the distance, 4 losses and 2 draws) will defend the EBU belt against Thomas Essomba (United Kingdom, 11-8-1).