Boxing LIVE RESULTS – Charlie Edwards vs Georges Ory: Edwards puts himself back into world title mix with brilliant win

Fetti wins 40-36

Great debut for Christian Fetti who is handed a genuine test on his pro bow.

A live opponent and a threat to his future.

Fetti pushed the pace and chased a KO but he also had to defend and take digs.

The perfect start.

Fetti vs Quezada R4

Smart defensive work from Fetti who rolls a hook and lands one of his own to the Quezada body.

But the final 30 seconds is a shootout.

Both men throw bombs and stand up to them before the bell stops the slugging.

All over, the referee will score Fetti a win.

Fetti vs Quezada R3

Fetti lands a right that bumps Quezada back onto the ropes but he rebounds and gets stuck deeper in.

The Spain-based journeyman remains a threat and will not want to be stopped.

If Fetti steams in too much, he’s at risk of getting whacked on his debut.

Fetti vs Quezada R1

Christian Fetti is making his debut.

The St Albans talent has sold a bundle of tickets for York Hall.

His fans are treated to a big right-hand start.

But Quezada is tough and respected and will not want to be stopped by a novice.

Hr throws back when he is hurt and makes it to the bell.

Welland wins 59-54

The Brit gets the ref’s decision to move to 4-0.

That was a major step-up and a high-risk fight.

But aTOMic Welland stood up and delivered over game Marvin Solano.

Welland vs Solano – R6

Violent end to the brilliant learning fight.

Solano looks shattered but never stops slinging.

Welland looks totally in charge but then at risk in the exchanges.

Perfect matchmaking and great fight for the 19-year-old prospect.

Welland vs Solano – R5

Solano slowly breaking down and he loses a point for getting Welland in a headlock.

Uppercut from the Englishman lands but Solano hurls out hooks rather than blocks or parries.

All of Welland’s punches are landing but Solano is still trying to trade and win.

Welland vs Solano – R4

Solano is showboating a lot for a man leaking blood out of his battered nose.

But 19-year-old Welland is learning so much from this experience.

Solano doesn’t have it in him to get on his bike and survive, he will trade until the end.

Welland vs Solano – R3

Solano buzzed by a perfect left hook, his legs stiffen.

Welland smells blood and pushes the pace again.

And Solano’s nose starts leaking the red stuff.

Welland vs Solano – R2

Peach of a Welland right hand lands early in the session.

But Solano hurls a lond left hook in defence.

Welland ducks under a couple of haymaker hooks beautifully.

Solano bullies back and pushes Welland to the floor, without a count.

Welland vs Solano – R1

Essex prospect Tom Welland looks to go 4-0 against Marvin Solano.

Double-jab-right-hand from from the young Brit pushes Solano back.

Solano is not your average journeyman and throws right hands and uppercuts back.

Teenage Welland lands a right hand that stuns Solano but he flicks into fight instead of flight mode.

Ready, Eddie, go

That was very special because I have been messed around, lied to and nobody wanted to know me.
I worked my bum off and got myself back here.
I have given everything to this sport and felt I was getting nothing back.

Charlie Edwards

Edwards wins UD

Ewards wins a unanimous decisin after one-sided win over tough Geores Ory.

All three judges called it 98-92.

The Epsom kid can now focus on becoming a two-world champ.

Edwards vs Ory – R9

Ory keeps hunting but Edwards is enjoying the night, after 308 days out of the ring.

No mistakes in the last six minues and Edwards is back in the big miz.

Cornerman Sunny is tryig to talk his man over the line.

Edwards vs Ory – R8

Ory steams in and bullies Edwards into a neutral corner.

The Angers man is still swinging but Edwards has more gears to go up.

Edwards almost showboats on the bell but rigtly feels the need for respect.

Edwards vs Ory – R7

Edwards coasting now. Can’t be far off a shutout.

Ory has a small cut over his right eye that is getting work on now.

The cut doesn’t look too bad but it’s right above his eye and could drip down.

Edwards vs Ory – R6

Better body work from Edwards, a left hook and straight run score.

Ory gets manhandled and pushed back into a corner until the ref breaks it up.

Another Edwards round banked in the vault.

Edwards vs Ory – R5

Ory takes a tumble and hits the canvas but it’s correctly not called a knockdown.

Edwards almost fell on top of his rival.

Ory has settled in now and doesn’t look like losing early.

But Edwards is looking classy and more than capable of a UD win.

Edwards vs Ory – R4

Edwards throws a couple of southpaw jabs and looks a better switchhitter than Ory.

The uppercut and straight right hands and working for Edwards.

And Ory’s relentlessness means he is happy to run on to a few meaty blows.

Edwards vs Ory – R3

Ory throws a handful of punches at Edwards but the Brit tucks up and deflects them.

The right uppercut is the Edwards honey shot, so far.

But Ory likes a left hook and only likes fighting om the front foot, so Edwards will not get a breather.

Edwards vs Ory – R3

Edwards has a couple of red marks around his face but nothing worrying.

Ory looks so much more dangerous out of his usual southpaw stance.

But he keeps switching in an effort to be unpredictable.

Smooth footwork from Edwards reminds us of his world title heyday.

Edwards vs Ory – R2

Two rasping hooks slash into Ory’s ribs but he seems a tough Frenchman.

Edwards throws three jabs to head and body and scores with an uppercut.

Ory is being tagged but not hurt. Edwards is blowing away the cobwebs but not the opponent – yet.