Former IBF flyweight champion, Sunny Edwards has confirmed his retirement from professional boxing tonight following his sixth round stoppage loss to

Galal Yafai claims WBC interim flyweight crown as Sunny Edwards hangs up gloves - Edwards, 28, announced his retirement after the sixth-round stoppage.

Galal Yafai stormed to a sensational sixth-round stoppage win over Sunny Edwards, who afterwards announced his retirement.

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.

Galal Yafai paid tribute to Sunny Edwards, but admitted victory against his old rival was "sweet" after he secured a sixth-round stoppage victory on Saturday against him. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games champion won the interim WBC flyweight title against the former IBF division king at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham with a masterful performance.

There was little to chose between former world champion Sunny Edwards and Olympic gold medalist Galal Yafai heading into their flyweight showdown. Once the bell went, Yafai handed out a one-sided beatdown.

Galal Yafai destroyed a listless and often worrying Sunny Edwards tonight in Birmingham, England, claiming the interim WBC flyweight title with a sixth round TKO victory. Yafai (9-0, 7 KO) brought heavy pressure to Edwards (21-2,