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
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.