New Kid on the Block

PAUL EDWARDS might have only had two professional bouts, but he's already eyeing up a British flyweight title fight. The 5ft 5in scouser boxes on the undercard when Chris Edwards and Wayne Bloy square off for the vacant British and Commonwealth flyweight title at Fenton Manor, Stoke on Friday. Liverpool has produced some of Britain's finest ever eight stone fighters over the years including Keith Wallace, Peter Kane and the hugely under-rated Peter Culshaw.Edwards, 22, hasn't lost a round since turning professional last year outpointing Robert Palmer and wily veteran Delroy Spencer. If he remains unbeaten it looks certain that he will contest domestic honours later this year against Chris or Wayne. Edwards who boxed for the famous Salisbury ABC and won the 2005 ABA title is convinced he'll become 'Lord of the Flies' as a professional. He said: "This is just my third pro fight but already I am right up there in the British ratings and there is already talk of a title shot. "Being a flyweight isn't like fighting at feather or super-middle, there aren't a lot of us about so it's easy to climb up the ratings fast."Realistically, I could be fighting for the British title inside the next year so I am loving every minute of it." Promoter Frank Maloney said: "Apart from heavyweight boxing, the flyweights have always been my favourite division. "It is fantastic that the division is coming alive in Britain again and I believe Paul can be the flag bearer." Tickets for 'Stoking the Fire' which is being televised live by Sky Sports are selling fast and can be purchased by calling 0871 226 1508 or by logging on to http://www.frankmaloney.com/. Prices £35 and £70