The heated rivalry came to a thrilling conclusion as Galal Yafai successfully avenged his previous encounter with Sunny Edwards. On Saturday, Yafai claimed a sixth-round stoppage win over Edwards to capture the interim WBC flyweight title. The undefeated fighter took charge early in the bout, adopting an aggressive approach and proving he was fully prepared for the challenge. Both fighters delivered exceptional performances and walked away with substantial earnings from the fight.
According to SportySalaries, Yafai currently earns over $100k per fight in boxing. In a recent non-PPV bout against Sergio Oliva, he took home a reported $75k purse. In 2024, his third clash with Sunny Edwards is set to boost his earnings to $650k.
Meanwhile, Sunny Edwards is expected to earn up to $400k for his upcoming main event against Galal Yafai. If PPV sales exceed 400k on fight night, Edwards’ earnings could soar to $1.5 million, with both fighters sharing 50% of the PPV revenue.
Sunny Edwards Announces Retirement After Yafai’s Decisive Win
Yafai won the WBC interim flyweight title with a TKO just 1 minute and 10 seconds into Round 6 during his ninth professional bout on Saturday, bringing him closer to a shot at the world title. The referee stopped the fight after a flurry of hooks left Edwards trapped in the corner.
Former champion Edwards held the IBF flyweight title for two years and shared a background with Yafai in Team GB, indicating that this was meant to be his final fight. In his post-fight comments, the 28-year-old boxer remarked,
“Win, lose, or draw, I was retiring tonight. I don’t have the same energy that I had for the sport. I always want to compete with the best.”
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After a hard-fought battle, the two fighters showed nothing but respect for each other in the ring. They took pictures together, demonstrating true sportsmanship.
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