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Edwards poised for hometown fight

Chris Edwards
Chris Edwards is a former British super-flyweight champion

Stoke boxer Chris Edwards will top the bill when he challenges for the British and Commonwealth flyweight titles at Fenton Manor on 23 January.

Edwards, 32, will meet Wayne Bloy for both belts, with are currently vacant.

The undercard will also see Stoke lightweight Scott Lawton defend his English title against Henry Castle.

Promoter Frank Maloney said: "Stoke is a sleeping giant for boxing. Here is a chance for the people to get behind their men and roar them to victory."

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