When and why you started boxing:
A friend of mine was boxing, so I thought Iโd go along to a session and give it a go. I was 10 years old at the time.
Favourite all-time fighter:
Roy Jones Jnr because he was the whole package in his prime. He had great speed and timing, plus the power to get anybody out of there.
Best fight you’ve seen:
The first Diego Corrales-Jose Luis Castillo fight.
Personal career highlight:
Reaching the national quarter-finals as an amateur, having not competed for years previously.
Toughest opponent:
The best person Iโve boxed against, in my opinion, is Lucas Ballingall. I fought him as an amateur. Heโs very skilled and talented.
Best and worst attributes as a boxer:
I have great hand speed and footwork, but I need to improve defensively.
Training tip:
My best advice for boxing training could relate to anything in life that you want to do. Donโt quit and always keep going. Iโve found that half the battle for people is getting to the gym, but once theyโre there they love it. You must always stay dedicated.
Favourite meal/restaurant:
Iโd go for the butterfly chicken at Nandoโs.
Best friends in boxing:
[Fellow Portsmouth pros] Michael McKinson, Lucas Ballingall and David Birmingham.
Other sportsman you would like to be:
Probably Conor McGregor.
Last film/TV show you saw:
I watched the film Fractured recently.
Who would play you in a film of your life:
Iโd choose Jason Statham.
Have you ever been starstruck:
I canโt say that I have actually.
Last time you cried:
I cried when I beat Pablo Narvaez over four rounds on my professional debut last month.
Best advice received:
You only regret the opportunities that you donโt take.
Worst rumour about yourself:
I havenโt heard any rumours about myself to be honest.
Something not many people know about you:
Iโm always with a lot of people but I enjoy spending time on my own and just chilling out. Whether that be watching a film or playing a computer game.
FAST FACTS
Age: 23
Twitter: @ConnorEdney1
Nickname: โThe Fireballโ
Height: 5ft 4ins
Nationality: English
From: Portsmouth
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 1-0
Division: Flyweight
Titles: n/a
Next fight: Edney is set for a four-rounder in Southsea on Sunday December 15.