Joshua Edwards (boxer)

Joshua Edwards
Born
Joshua Timothy Edwards

(2000-05-01) May 1, 2000
Other namesThe Rocket
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights4
Wins4
Wins by KO4
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago Super heavyweight

Joshua Timothy Edwards (born May 1, 2000) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, Edwards won a gold medal at the 2023 Pan American Games.[1] Edwards also competed at the 2024 Olympics.[2]

Amateur career

Pan American Games result

Santiago 2023

  • Quarter-finals: Defeated German Congo (Ecuador) 5–0
  • Semi-finals: Defeated Fernando Arzola (Cuba) 5–0
  • Final: Defeated Abner Teixeira (Brazil) WO

Olympic Games result

Paris 2024

  • Round of 16: Defeated by Diego Lenzi (Italy) 3–1

Professional career

Early career

On January 31, 2025, it was announced that Edwards would be turning professional after signing a promotional deal with Golden Boy Promotions.[3][4] Edwards made his professional debut on April 24, 2025, in a bout against Larry Gonzales. Edwards secured the win after connecting with a number of unanswered punches in the second round.[5]

Professional boxing record

4 fights 4 wins 0 losses
By knockout 4 0
By decision 0 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
4 Win 4–0 Cayman Audie TKO 1 (6), 1:29 Aug 2, 2025 Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Dominicc Hardy KO 1 (6), 1:03 Jun 28, 2025 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Alexander Rhodes KO 1 (6), 2:08 May 30, 2025 The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Larry Gonzales KO 2 (4), 1:51 Apr 19, 2025 Frontwave Arena, Oceanside, California, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "Jahmal Harvey, Joshua Edwards win gold for USA Boxing". worldboxingnews.com. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Top-seeded American boxer Joshua Edwards goes down, Australia loses twice". nbcolympics.com. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Golden Boy makes major moves in cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, signs four future world champions to begin new era in boxing". goldenboy.com. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Golden Boy announces four signings, including Olympian heavyweight". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Gabriela Fundora makes first defence of undisputed championship". bigfightweekend.com. Retrieved 24 April 2025.