Sikho Nqothole Defeats Charlie Edwards By Unanimous Decision

South Africa’s Nqothole (22-3, 13 KOs) produced an impressive display to outpoint Edwards (21-3, 7 KOs) over 12 rounds. The scores were 116-113, 116-112 and 117-111.

Sikho Nqothole Defeats Charlie Edwards By Unanimous Decision. South Africa’s Nqothole (22-3, 13 KOs) produced an impressive display to outpoint Edwards (21-3, 7 KOs) over 12 rounds. The scores were 116-113, 116-112 and 117-111. Edwards, a former WBC flyweight champion, told The Ring last week that sifting through the wreckage of a tame March 2025 loss to Andrew Cain made him realize that he had been neglecting his own qualities and giving too much respect to his opponents. Rather than grabbing this fight by the scruff of the neck, the 33-year-old Edwards allowed Nqothole to get off to a solid start. Although both fighters spent the first two rounds trying to establish their jabs, it was Nqothole’s extra speed and ability to make Edwards fall short that gave him the edge. Growing in confidence, Nqothole got more adventurous in the third. H...