On June 21, at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, Lewis Edmondson recorded the most important win of his profession, defeating the skilled Lyndon Arthur by unanimous resolution to win the vacant WBA worldwide mild heavyweight title, with scorecards of 97-93, 96-95, and 96-94. After this victory, Edmondson spoke to the Queensberry Promotions media staff, the place he took goal at Ben Whittaker and accused him of not having the braveness to face him.
Lewis Edmondson defeats Lyndon Arthur
Edmondson (12-1, 3 KOs) confronted Arthur (25-4, 16 KOs) on the Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi undercard, and his herky-jerky fashion appeared to trigger points for Arthur within the early rounds, with Edmondson boxing effectively off the again foot.
Arthur started to have extra pleasure because the battle went on, however Edmondson was nonetheless choosing his punches effectively, with Billy Joe Saunders and the remainder of his nook praising the Southampton fighter all through.
Opinions at ringside have been break up on who had gained, however after some deliberation, the choose’s scorecards learn 96-95, 97-93, and 96-94, all in favour of Lewis Edmondson, who’s now the WBA worldwide mild heavyweight champion.
Lewis Edmondson accuses Ben Whittaker
Chatting with the Queensberry media staff after his win in opposition to Arthur, Edmondson mentioned a possible Ben Whittaker (11-0-1, 8 KOs) battle:
“We bought provided that battle a great deal of occasions. We signed to battle that a great deal of occasions. He retains f***ing about. I don’t suppose he desires any correct fights, you already know. Eddie Hearn’s babying him, wiping his bum, enjoying together with his hair.
“He’s not gonna come out and battle. He’s bought no balls. We noticed that. He’s diving out the ring like a giant lady, and in search of wheelchairs. He’s a pussy, that’s what he’s,” stated Edmondson.
The home mild heavyweight scene is buzzing in the mean time, with loads of potential, intriguing fights for Edmondson. A showdown with Whittaker could possibly be doable, but it surely feels prefer it’s a battle that should occur quickly. If Whittaker retains successful, it’s probably Matchroom can be wanting previous Edmondson. It might be something however a walkover for Whittaker, with Edmondson presenting a clumsy combating fashion for anybody within the 175 division.
