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.
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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.
