Charlie Edwards to face Sikho Nqothole in IBF super flyweight final eliminator

Former WBC world champion Charlie Edwards will step into the ring with Sikho Nqothole in the IBF super flyweight final eliminator in London. The second world champion...

Scraper SystemMay 27, 2026, 12:03 AM

Charlie Edwards is preparing to face his dangerous opponent Sikho Nqothole in the IBF super flyweight final eliminator taking place in London on Friday. Edwards, who became the WBC flyweight world champion in 2018, did not lose his title in the ring but vacated the belt in 2019 to move up in weight class. Edwards, who was defeated by Andrew Cain last year for the second time in his professional career, then won against Salvador Juarez to earn the right to face Nqothole. The 33-year-old boxer stated that becoming champion for the second time would be very meaningful for him and expressed that this path is harder than the first. Although Edwards lives with his family in Portugal, he continues his training in the United Kingdom with former boxer Stephen Smith. Edwards said his last camp was the best camp so far, emphasizing that he is focused on himself and does not pay much attention to his opponents. His opponent Nqothole is an experienced name with 21 wins, 13 of which were by knockout. Edwards said he does not underestimate his opponent and believes he will deliver the best performance of his career in the match. IBF super flyweight world champion Willibaldo Garcia Perez will defend his belt against Andrew Moloney in Japan on June 6. Edwards aims to face the winner of this match and has declared that he will not give up fighting to take the belt. Edwards, who struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, and mild autism, has shared the mental health challenges he has faced in the past. The boxer, who won his first world championship at the age of 25, now at 33 says he is more mature and experienced and ready for the best period of his career.

Charlie Edwards to face Sikho Nqothole in IBF super flyweight final eliminator

Former WBC world champion Charlie Edwards will step into the ring with Sikho Nqothole in the IBF super flyweight final eliminator in London. The second world champion...