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Twenty-seven-year-old Sunny Edwards remains undefeated. Last Saturday, he defended his IBF Flyweight title, which he won in 2021, for a fourth time. The fight with Andres Campos at the Wembley Arena ended with a unanimous decision. All three judges scored 117-111 in Edward’s favor. While he awaits a decision on the title unification bout, there is a growing appreciation for the young boxer’s prowess inside the squared circle. A close study of his techniques is receiving a widespread endorsement from many a corner.

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Sutton, London-born Sunny Edwards, has been active professionally since 2016. As an amateur, the orthodox boxer won gold and silver medals at the national level. His professional record stands at twenty wins, of which only four came through early stoppages. The remaining matches went to the decisions. Regarding the sport, it’s common knowledge that fans throng the arenas for the thrill of watching a fighter knocked to the canvas.

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Sunny Edwards, a boxer to watch out for

So where does his fighting style rank among the viewers? While it may be difficult to answer, a brief perusal of a few comments made by observers might give an impression of how it leans. Former Light Welterweight champion Curtis Woodhouse said it’s tough for most fans to watch a Sunny Edwards match. Citing the common reason why most watch boxing, he said, “They don’t watch boxing for the sweet science… He’s talented but boring. It’s why the venue is silent. Everybody has gone home.

But some view Edwards as an unconventional boxer. Yet to be discovered by the world. @themisfitman1 shared a detailed assessment done by a sports analyst who goes by the name of Ted. Calling Sunny Edwards an ‘elite back foot boxer,’ @tedbratby shared footage split into four parts to demonstrate how ‘Showtime’ differed from other boxers. Each segment explained the young boxer’s adeptness with timing, movement across the ring, lateral movement, and keenness for openings to execute combinations.

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Another contributor took the help of Ted’s analysis. Lukasz Fenrych, a boxing writer, mentioned that most viewers exasperate after watching Edwards. They are under the wrong impression that he lacks precise techniques. However, Fenrych contends that contrary to the perception, ‘Showtime’ is a very perceptive fighter. He enjoys an ample inventory to wear out any accomplished boxer.

As more and more followers become aware of Sunny Edwards’ talents, the acclaim he deserves will no longer be an aberration but turn into a norm, encouraging boxers who fall into a similar mold.

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What is your opinion on Sunny Edwards as a boxer? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments below.

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Jaideep R. Unnithan is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports and one of the division’s most trusted voices. Since joining in October 2022, he has brought a deep love for the sport into every story, whether reporting on live bouts with the ES LiveEvent Desk or unpacking the legacy of fighters from different eras as part of the features desk. Trained under EssentiallySports’ prestigious Journalistic Excellence Program, which is a specialized training initiative designed to refine top writers' skills through mentorship and advanced sports journalism techniques, Jaideep’s writing reflects a quiet authority shaped by two years of covering boxing’s flashpoints and fault lines. He is drawn to the warrior code of legends like Alexis Argüello and Marvin Hagler, while also staying attuned to the promise of rising stars like Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, David Benavidez, and Dmitry Bivol. Jaideep has a special fascination with Naoya Inoue’s old-school grit. Beyond writing, he reads widely, a habit that sharpens his storytelling, whether he’s tracing the rhythm of a classic fight or preparing his next ringside dispatch. Before joining EssentiallySports, Jaideep worked as a client manager and team manager in corporate roles, bringing strong organizational and communication skills to his journalistic career. He has also completed notable certifications, including a Non-Fiction Book Writing Workshop.

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