Stephen “Breadman” Edwards-- a former Boxingtalk writer who now trains WBA/IBF junior middleweight champion Julian "JRock" Williams-- talks about Williams' upcoming title defense versus the Dominican Republic's Jeison “Banana” Rosario.

 

Ivan Montiel: Talk to us about Williams vs Rosario, what can we expect?

 

Stephen Edwards: It’s a good fight, Rosario is a big puncher, he’s on a winning hot streak, he’s a young guy.  Rosario will be very motivated to win the title in his first title shot.

 

IM: Did you get a chance to see my interview with Rosario?

 

SE: I read a little bit of it but I try not to pay attention to what fighters have to say leading into a fight.

 

IM: Fair enough.  What about how this fight will play out? 

 

SE: I think it’s going to be a really tough fight.  I predict Julian Williams is going to win.  I believe Williams is the better all-around fighter.  I don’t want to get into how and all that kind of stuff since you know we never know how a fight will play out. 

 

IM: Williams is the main guy in the 154-pound division since he defeated Jarrett Hurd. But Hurd who could be a future opponent for a rematch.  We also have WBC champion Tony Harrison taking on the man he beat for his title, Jermell Charlo once again.  Your thoughts on Harrison versus Charlo rematch?

 

SE: I think it’s a very tough fight.  I think Charlo is the stronger and more explosive guy. I think Harrison is the more skilled and better boxer.  Harrison has the edge mentally especially since he won that first fight.  Charlo seems upset [about the loss] and man, it’s hard to fight being angry.  Either guy can win it all depends on which guy is on that night.  Charlo will be looking to land a big shot all night.  If Charlo doesn’t control his emotions I can see Harrison outboxing him.  It’s a 50/50 fight.

 

IM: Now I don’t want to get past your upcoming fight but let’s say everything goes smoothly against Rosario. Is there any chance Williams could be facing the winner between Harrison versus Charlo?

 

SE: We already signed to fight the winner of that rematch.  The only reason it didn’t happen earlier is because Harrison versus Charlo got postponed.  Hurd [said he] wanted a rematch with us but he pulled out.  It [unification vs. the Harrison-Charlo II winner] is already a done deal.

 

IM: That’s news to me.  Thanks for letting us know.  We can’t wait till 2020!  Julian Williams is the man for always looking forward to fighting tough competition.