Sunny Edwards born 1 January 1996 is a retired British professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title from 2021 to 2023. He is the younger sibling of former flyweight world champion and current European bantamweight title holder, Charlie Edwards.
Sunny Edwards Biography 2025
Edwards began his amateur career at Repton ABC and later joined Steel City ABC, where he claimed several national titles, including the ABA Juniors in 2013, ABA Youth in 2014, and ABA Elite in 2015. Additionally, he earned silver medals at the GB Junior and ABA Elite Championships in 2012 and 2016, respectively.
Sunny Edwards Biography Details
| Born |
Sunny James Edwards
1 January 1996 (age 28)
Sutton, London, England
|
| Other names |
Showtime |
| Weight(s) |
- Flyweight
- Super flyweight
|
| Height |
5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Reach |
60 in (152 cm) |
| Stance |
Orthodox |
| Total fights |
23 |
| Wins |
21 |
| Wins by KO |
4 |
| Losses |
2 |
Sunny Edwards Early Life
Edwards made his professional debut on 24 September 2016 at the Recinto Ferial in Estepona, Spain, winning by a four-round points decision (PTS) against Sergey Tasimov. After securing five straight victories, one by stoppage, he faced the undefeated prospect Ross Murray (6–0, 1 KO) on 27 November 2017 at Grange St. Paul’s Hotel in London for the vacant WBO European super-flyweight title. Edwards triumphed with a fourth-round technical knockout (TKO). He then defended his WBO European title on 26 October 2018 with a ten-round unanimous decision (UD) victory over Ryan Farrag at York Hall, London, with two judges scoring the fight 100–90 and the third 99–91.
Professional Boxing Record
| No. |
Result |
Record |
Opponent |
Type |
Round, Time |
Date |
Location |
Notes |
| 23 |
Loss |
21–2 |
Galal Yafai |
TKO |
6 (12) |
30 Nov 2025 |
Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, England |
For interim WBC flyweight title |
| 22 |
Win |
21–1 |
Adrian Curiel |
TD |
8 (12) |
29 Jun 2025 |
Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, US |
|
| 21 |
Loss |
20–1 |
Jesse Rodriguez |
RTD |
9 (12), 3:00 |
16 Dec 2023 |
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, US |
Lost IBF flyweight title; For WBO flyweight title |
| 20 |
Win |
20–0 |
Andres Campos |
UD |
12 |
10 Jun 2023 |
Wembley Arena, London, England |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
| 19 |
Win |
19–0 |
Felix Alvarado |
UD |
12 |
11 Nov 2022 |
Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
Early Professional Fights
| No. |
Result |
Record |
Opponent |
Type |
Round, Time |
Date |
Location |
Notes |
| 18 |
Win |
18–0 |
Muhammad Waseem |
UD |
12 |
19 Mar 2022 |
Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
| 17 |
Win |
17–0 |
Jayson Mama |
UD |
12 |
11 Dec 2021 |
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
| 16 |
Win |
16–0 |
Moruti Mthalane |
UD |
12 |
30 Apr 2021 |
York Hall, London, England |
Won IBF flyweight title |
| 15 |
Win |
15–0 |
Thomas Essomba |
UD |
12 |
29 Aug 2020 |
BT Sport Studio, London, England |
Retained IBF International super-flyweight title |
| 14 |
Win |
14–0 |
Marcel Braithwaite |
UD |
12 |
21 Dec 2019 |
Copper Box Arena, London, England |
Won vacant British super-flyweight title |
Titles Won
| Title |
Opponent |
Date |
Location |
Method |
| IBF Flyweight Title |
Moruti Mthalane |
30 Apr 2021 |
York Hall, London, England |
Unanimous Decision |
| IBF International Title |
Hiram Gallardo |
13 Jul 2019 |
The O2 Arena, London, England |
Unanimous Decision |
| WBO European Super-Flyweight Title |
Ross Murray |
27 Nov 2017 |
Grange St. Paul’s Hotel, London |
TKO |
| British Super-Flyweight Title |
Marcel Braithwaite |
21 Dec 2019 |
Copper Box Arena, London |
Unanimous Decision |
Fight Highlights
| Opponent |
Result |
Round, Time |
Date |
Location |
Notes |
| Adrian Curiel |
Win |
TD 8 (12) |
29 Jun 2025 |
Footprint Center, Phoenix |
Stopped due to accidental head clash |
| Galal Yafai |
Loss |
TKO 6 (12) |
30 Nov 2025 |
Resorts World Arena, Birmingham |
For interim WBC flyweight title |
| Jesse Rodriguez |
Loss |
RTD 9 (12), 3:00 |
16 Dec 2023 |
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale |
Lost IBF flyweight title |
| Felix Alvarado |
Win |
UD 12 |
11 Nov 2022 |
Sheffield Arena, Sheffield |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
| Muhammad Waseem |
Win |
UD 12 |
19 Mar 2022 |
Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai |
Retained IBF flyweight title |
Edwards vs. Yafai The Final Fight
| Opponent |
Result |
Round, Time |
Date |
Location |
Notes |
| Galal Yafai |
Loss |
TKO 6 (12) |
30 Nov 2025 |
Resorts World Arena, Birmingham |
For interim WBC flyweight title |
Boxing Career Statistics
| Statistic |
Value |
| Total Fights |
23 |
| Wins |
21 |
| Wins by KO |
4 |
| Losses |
2 |
| Wins by Decision |
17 |
| Knockdowns |
1 |
| Knockouts |
4 |
Career Titles and Accolades
| Award |
Date |
| IBF Flyweight Champion |
2021–2023 |
| British Super-Flyweight Champion |
2019 |
| IBF International Super-Flyweight Champion |
2019 |
| WBO European Super-Flyweight Champion |
2017 |
Amateur Achievements
| Event |
Medal |
Year |
Location |
| ABA Juniors |
Gold |
2013 |
Liverpool |
| ABA Youth |
Gold |
2014 |
Liverpool |
| ABA Elite |
Gold |
2015 |
Liverpool |
| GB Junior Championships |
Silver |
2012 |
England |
| ABA Elite Championships |
Silver |
2016 |
England |
Fight Style and Approach
| Attribute |
Description |
| Stance |
Orthodox |
| Reach |
60 in (152 cm) |
| Height |
5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Weight |
Flyweight, Super Flyweight |
| Known For |
Speed, Defense, Technical Boxing |
Professional Fight Records
| No. |
Result |
Opponent |
Type |
Round, Time |
Date |
Location |
| 23 |
Loss |
Galal Yafai |
TKO |
6 (12) |
30 Nov 2025 |
Resorts World Arena, Birmingham |
| 22 |
Win |
Adrian Curiel |
TD |
8 (12) |
29 Jun 2025 |
Footprint Center, Phoenix |
| 21 |
Loss |
Jesse Rodriguez |
RTD |
9 (12), 3:00 |
16 Dec 2023 |
Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale |
| 20 |
Win |
Andres Campos |
UD |
12 |
10 Jun 2023 |
Wembley Arena, London |
Final Career Record and Retirement
| Statistic |
Value |
| Total Fights |
23 |
| Wins |
21 |
| Losses |
2 |
| Knockouts |
4 |
| Decision Wins |
17 |
| Last Fight |
30 Nov 2025 |
Sunny Edwards Net Worth
Sunny Edwards net worth reported to be $4.5 million.
Sunny Edwards Summary
Sunny Edwards boxing career has been marked by his incredible technical skill, strategic boxing, and notable achievements such as holding the IBF flyweight title. From his amateur days to his rise through the professional ranks, Edwards became a standout in the flyweight division. Despite facing setbacks in the latter part of his career, Edwards’ legacy as a champion fighter remains solidified in the history of British boxing.
