Charlie Edwards (pictured) will launch his bid to become a two-weight champion when the former WBC flyweight ruler headlines a Wasserman Boxing event at London's York Hall on Friday April 12th, live and free on Channel 5. Edwards (18-1), who held the WBC 112-pound title in 2018-2019, is skipping 115 pounds and is now targeting the 118-pound category. He'll be taking on former European champion Georges Ory (17-3-1) over ten rounds. On the same night of action, undefeated former IBO champion Lerrone Richards looks to improve his position in the super middleweight title divison when he fights the tough Steed Woodall (18-2-1) over ten rounds.
Edwards said: “This has been a long time coming but, finally, I can confirm that the road to becoming a two-weight world champion starts now. The past couple of years have been extremely challenging but I never lost sight of the fact that there would always be light at the end of the tunnel, and on April 12th, at the famous York Hall, I put on a performance to make the bantamweight title holders sit up and take note. I can’t wait to bring world title fights to his huge audience on [Channel 5] terrestrial TV, it’s my time, it’s resurgence season.”
Richards (18-0) said: “What will make that extra special is that the whole country, who will be watching at home on Channel 5, are able to come on this journey with me. It felt good to make my Wasserman Boxing debut late last year, but in 2024 I’m putting my foot to the floor and reclaiming what is rightfully mine – the super middleweight championship of the world. It all starts on April 12th at York Hall. Don’t miss it.”
Promoter Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman, said: “One historic venue, two of British boxing’s former world champions and a potential audience of millions on Channel 5, means April 12th has all the ingredients to be yet another special night for Wasserman Boxing. Charlie Edwards and Lerrone Richards have been straining at the leash and, next month at York Hall, we let them loose on the rivals who stand between them and making world title history. For Edwards, the dream is to become a two-weight champion, while Richards is set on reclaiming the title he didn't lose in the ring. But don’t call it a comeback, Edwards and Richards have been at the top of their game for years, and on April 12th they put the world champions on notice.”
Alex Apetai of Ladbrokes, a sponsor, said: “Channel 5 viewers are once again being treated to some of the best in the business next month and, as always, we’re delighted to play a part in proceedings. Richards will no doubt have one eye on a big British bout later this year, and will comfortably take to the ring as heavy favorite to beat Woodall, while the future is just as bright for Edwards. Both Richards and Edwards head into their respective fights with 18 wins to their name, each with four at the iconic York Hall. With so many similarities in their careers up to this point, we can’t wait to see who steals the show on April 12th.”
