Former WBC flyweight world champion Charlie Edwards wants to make British boxing history by joining his brother Sunny as a reigning world champion.
The 29-year-old signed a promotional deal with Probellum and firmly set his sights on winning a world crown at a new weight.
“I’ve been a world champion but now I am focused on creating history and leaving a legacy in this sport,” said Edwards (17-1 , 7KO). “I want titles at super flyweight and to move through the weight divisions, it is my intention to go down as one of the greatest fighters in British boxing history and I know Probellum share my vision.
“I have no doubt that they can help Sunny and I realize our dream of winning world titles on the same card to create a landmark moment for boxing in this country. I have seen first-hand the work Probellum have done with Sunny and how they are superbly promoting the smaller weights because they know we always deliver, pound-for-pound, some of the best fights in the sport.”
Edwards is aiming to become a two-weight title holder this year and sit with his brother Sunny, who defended his IBF flyweight belt at Probellum Evolution in Dubai on Saturday, at the top of the sport.
The dream for Charlie is that he and Sunny could fight for world titles on the same card.
Speaking about the announcement, Probellum President, Richard Schaefer added: “We are delighted to have secured the signing of Charlie Edwards, already a world class fighter who has big plans to become a multi-weight world champion.
“Charlie’s attitude and mindset fits perfectly with Probellum’s whole outlook for boxing and we are going to do everything in our power to help deliver those world title shots for him.
“Probellum is all about breaking new ground in boxing and having Charlie and Sunny fighting for world titles on the same card is exactly the type of historic promotion that we are focused on delivering.”