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Sunny Edwards successfully defended his IBF flyweight title against Felix Alvarado on , winning via a unanimous decision in a "homecoming" bout at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. While Edwards controlled the early rounds with his trademark defensive movement, the fight turned into a grueling test as Alvarado applied relentless pressure in the second half. Fight Analysis
: A former light-flyweight champion known for his 33 knockouts, Alvarado began finding success in the seventh round by targeting Edwards' body. He forced Edwards onto the ropes for extended periods, landing heavy power shots. Boks: Edwards vs Alvarado
: The judges scored the contest 115–113, 115–113, and 116–112 . Impact and Aftermath Sunny Edwards successfully defended his IBF flyweight title
Watch the full fight highlights of Sunny Edwards outboxing the hard-hitting Felix Alvarado in Sheffield: He forced Edwards onto the ropes for extended
: Edwards regained composure in the championship rounds, using "shoe-shine" combinations to score points while continuing to evade Alvarado's power.
: Edwards used his superior footwork and "slick" defensive style to outbox Alvarado, who struggled to land clean headshots in the first six rounds.