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Sunny Edwards wants 'huge' Julio Cesar Martinez fight after win over Muhammad Waseem

Alexander Netherton
Sunny Edwards wants 'huge' Julio Cesar Martinez fight after win over Muhammad WaseemProbellum
A unification clash is on the cards.

Sunny Edwards successfully defended his IBF flyweight title on Saturday in Dubai against challenger Muhammad Waseem.

The Pakistani fighter was repeatedly docked points and struggled to overcome his indiscipline despite putting in a spirited performance.

The 26-year-old Londoner recorded a unanimous 115-111, 116-110, 115-111 victory, and moved onto an 18-0 record with the win.

It has been suggested that Edwards could be given a shot against Julio Cesar Martinez, the current WBC flyweight champion.

"Muhammad is a world-class operator and he and his team came with a good game plan but I thought I was always one step ahead tonight," said Edwards after the fight..

"I now want the Ring Magazine belt and the WBC title. I know Martinez wants the fight so let's make it happen, it will be huge."