Joshua Edwards (boxer)

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Joshua Edwards
Born
Joshua Timothy Edwards

(2000-05-01) May 1, 2000 (age 25)
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 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 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]

Contents

Amateur career

Pan American Games result

Santiago 2023

Olympic Games result

Paris 2024

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 fights4 wins0 losses
By knockout40
By decision00
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
4Win4–0Cayman AudieTKO1 (6), 1:29Aug 2, 2025 University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3Win3–0Dominicc HardyKO1 (6), 1:03Jun 28, 2025 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Alexander RhodesKO1 (6), 2:08May 30, 2025 The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0Larry GonzalesKO2 (4), 1:51Apr 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.