Boxing Apr 29, 2026

Gully Powar calls for British title rematch with Rhys Edwards after thrilling draw in Cardiff

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Gully Powar calls for British title rematch with Rhys Edwards after thrilling draw in Cardiff

Gully Powar is desperate to face Rhys Edwards in a rematch after their thrilling draw in Cardiff last week, predicting he will "stop him next time".

The pair delivered a gripping contest as they went head-to-head for the vacant British featherweight title.

After 12 hard-fought rounds, the bout was ruled a majority draw, with the judges unable to separate the two men on the scorecards.

Powar, who entered the fight as the underdog, was awarded a narrow 115-114 verdict on one card, while the other two judges scored it even at 114-114.

Powar from Wolverhampton told Your Site News he believes he was denied a career-defining win on his opponent's home turf at the Utilita Arena Cardiff.

"I took a massive risk going to a territory that's not mine," he said. "Going into a completely different place with 5,000 people booing you when you walk in, not many people can do that.

"I was just shocked when I heard the result, but I always remember it's Maharaj's [God's] will.

"It was supposed to be such a big moment but sometimes we don't always win the battle but we will win the war type of mentality is what I'm carrying."

Despite his conviction that he did enough to win, Powar has ruled out pursuing an appeal with the British Boxing Board of Control.

"This is part of the game," he said. "Sometimes bad decisions do happen, but that doesn't mean I'm going to appeal. I ain't about that life.

"But I want a rematch and I want to face him and next time I'll beat him in even better fashion and I will stop him next time."

Promoter Ben Shalom told Your Site News the encounter warrants a second meeting.

"Credit to both men who played their part in an entertaining fight," he said. "It was a close contest with two of the three judges not being able to separate them.

"I'm sure both Gully and Rhys will want to run it back. We'll be speaking to both teams and the British Boxing Board of Control and hopefully we can get the rematch made sooner rather than later."

The bout also carried historical significance, with Powar becoming only the second Sikh fighter to challenge for the prestigious Lonsdale Belt, following Harry Dhami's triumph 26 years ago.

Away from the ring, Powar is working closely with his main sponsor, Singh's Camp UK, a Midlands-based Sikh organisation, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of Sikh fighters.

Looking ahead, Powar remains ambitious and confident his time will come.

"I want to put it right but this time I won't leave it to the judges' hands," he said.

"Remember I'm only 23. I'm a young man in the sport. There's a lot of great fights to come, and I will be one of the best to do it, but I have to go slowly."

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