“This has been bubbling for years and years,” Galal Yafai sums up his coming fight with Sunny Edwards. After all, the two have history together and go a long way back to 2015, meeting first in their amateur days. While one went on to become the Olympic gold medalist, the other became the IBF flyweight world champion. Now, both are about to cross paths again, but this time under the pro rules. So, will it be a repeat of their last fight, or will Galal Yafai finally exact his revenge and insert himself into the title frame?

The fans will find the answer soon enough when the two British boxers fight it out on November 30 at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, with the vacant interim WBC flyweight title on the line. The fight offers fans fireworks, a stylistic and high-stakes matchup with the added flavor of revenge. So, before the two boxers take center stage, let’s take a look at how they stack up.

Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai: Tale of Tape

Edwards, 28, has carved out a reputation as a slick, elusive, and defense-oriented fighter. In his last bout, the former IBF champion put out his speed and technical prowess to test against ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, but slumped to a loss, and lost his IBF title as a result. However, he took some time off and seems to bounced back strongly, with the WBC flyweight title now in his sights. He now holds an impressive record of 21-1 with four KOs. His KO ratio of 19.05% also alludes to his favored hit-and-don’t-get-hit approach.

In addition, the Sutton native knows how to utilize his body dimensions. He tries to use his height of 5’3″ (160 cm) and his reach of 60″ (152 cm) to be quick on his feet, control the distance, and stay out of his opponent’s reach. On the other hand, if you look at Yafai, he has a fighting style that stands in stark contrast to Edward’s.

Galal Yafai, 31, is the older of the two and has fewer fights under his belt, with your typical aggressive and high-pressure fighting style. You can witness him putting relentless pressure on and knocking out competitors with his sheer power. He boasts an unblemished record of 8-0 with six KOs. But it’s the Birmingham native’s 75% KO ratio that seizes the fans’ attention, with him quickly becoming a fan favorite already.

What’s more? Yafai also carries the size and weight advantage. He stands taller at 5’4″ (163 cm) and has a longer reach of 68″ (173 cm) to keep Edwards at bay and dish out heavy punishment at range. The same fighting style made him an Olympic champion in Tokyo and aided his meteoric rise when he turned pro. That’s not it – Yafai also has the weight advantage, as he registered 114 lbs when he stood on the scales, compared to Edward’s 112 lbs. But how will these measurements play out in the real fight?

Prediction: Who wins it?

What separates Edwards from the rest is his mobility, counters, and ring IQ, as he leaves his opponents guessing and has high adaptability. ‘Showtime’s ability ends up frustrating his foes and tends to break down his opponents over 10 rounds. But his lack of power might impede his chances against Yafai, as the British-Yemeni fighter prefers to turn the tables with his power.

He backs his power with volume punching and a high work rate that keeps his opponents on their toes, and does it by targeting his opponent’s body. You throw into the mix his height and reach advantage over Sunny Edwards, and you can see him running away with a win. But it’s not that simple. Galal Yafai largely remains untested at the highest level, and Edward’s resume outweighs him. The latter has faced better fighters and had a long stay at the top. If you factor in how Edwards bagged the win in their last encounter, he may also have the psychological advantage. Therefore, Edwards could clinch the interim title, but if Yafai ends up overwhelming him, like Rodriguez, he could avenge his amateur loss and be next in line to face Kenshiro Teraji.

What do you make of this coming fight between Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai? Who do you think will leave the arena with a win? Let us know in the comments below.