Rising boxing prospect Joshua Edwards has advanced his professional record to an impressive 6-0 following a recent outing in Las Vegas. However, this particular victory, a dominant six-round decision against Brandon ‘The Real Life Rocky’ Colantonio, signifies a notable shift in his nascent career. Competing on the undercard of the highly anticipated Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios event, Edwards went the full distance for the very first time as a professional. This result effectively brought an end to his impressive knockout streak.
The outcome has naturally led to a reevaluation of early comparisons that eagerly labeled him the ‘next Deontay Wilder.’ While Edwards showcased a different facet of his boxing prowess by securing a clear decision win, rather than a stoppage, it demonstrated that the path to emulating Wilder’s phenomenal early career run—which saw him amass a 32-0 record solely via knockouts—is indeed a formidable challenge. Edwards’ ability to control the fight and earn a comprehensive points victory undoubtedly highlights his growing skill set, but it also underscores the rarity of sustained, consecutive knockout performances at the highest level of the sport.
