Lyndon Arthur has shared the ring with Dmitry Bivol. He’s fought Anthony Yarde three times. At 34, “King Arthur” has been in the furnace of British and European light heavyweight boxing and emerged from it holding the European title. Now he puts that belt on the line against a 29-year-old who is returning from 11 months away from the sport with a point to prove.
Lewis “The Saint” Edmondson suffered his first professional defeat in July 2025 — a narrow majority decision loss to Daniel Lapin at Wembley Stadium on the Usyk vs Dubois 2 undercard — then a hip injury wiped out his scheduled comeback fight. This Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium is his return, his redemption shot, and the biggest fight of his career. Win here, and Edmondson instantly reclaims his status as one of the UK’s most exciting domestic light heavyweights.
| Date | Saturday, 20 June 2026 |
| Venue | St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England |
| Promotion | Queensberry Promotions |
| Division | Light Heavyweight (175 lb) |
| Rounds | 10 |
| Title | European Light Heavyweight Championship |
| Broadcast | DAZN (UK & US) |
Lyndon Arthur (25-3, 16 KOs) is the embodiment of British boxing’s domestic elite: technically accomplished, physically imposing at 6’2” with a 74” reach, and a fighter who has navigated highs and setbacks with equal resilience. Trained by his cousin Pat Barrett in Manchester, Arthur has never been short of competitive fights or big-stage experience.
His recent five-fight record reads 3-2 — but context is everything. The two losses were to Dmitry Bivol in a WBA world title attempt (UD12, December 2023 — Bivol was pound-for-pound elite) and Anthony Yarde in their third meeting (UD12, April 2025). Between them: an SD10 over Liam Cameron, a KO10 of Braian Suarez, and the November 2025 MD12 win over Bradley Rea that earned him the European belt. At 34, Arthur is still competing at the highest domestic level — and his 74” reach makes him a physically difficult puzzle for any opponent who needs to work inside.
Lewis Edmondson (11-1) has been quietly building one of the more impressive resumes in British light heavyweight boxing since his 2019 debut. The 29-year-old Mancunian — managed by former world champion Billy Joe Saunders — won the British and Commonwealth titles with a hard-fought MD12 over Dan Azeez in October 2024: a genuinely competitive fight where the scorecards read 112-115, 115-114, 114-114 before Edmondson’s hand was raised.
The Lapin defeat at Wembley was his first. Our round-by-round data from that fight tells the story: Edmondson led through the middle rounds before Lapin exploded in round 9, landing 31 punches to Edmondson’s 7 in that single frame. A strong performance buckled under a targeted late surge. Arthur’s camp will have studied those numbers closely. The hip injury that followed kept Edmondson out for 11 months — this is his first fight back, and ring rust is a genuine variable.
| Lyndon Arthur | Lewis Edmondson | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 29 |
| Record | 25-3 (16 KOs) | 11-1 |
| Height | 6’2” / 188cm | 6’1” / 185cm |
| Reach | 74” / 188cm | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Nationality | England | England |
| Debut | 2016 | 2019 |
Arthur has the height, reach, and experience edges. Edmondson has a 5-year age advantage — in a 10-rounder, that matters.
Lyndon Arthur — Last 5 Fights
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rnd | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Bradley Rea | MD | 12 | Nov 2025 |
| L | Anthony Yarde III | UD | 12 | Apr 2025 |
| W | Liam Cameron | SD | 10 | Jun 2024 |
| L | Dmitry Bivol | UD | 12 | Dec 2023 |
| W | Braian Suarez | KO | 10 | Sep 2023 |
Lewis Edmondson — Last 5 Fights
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rnd | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Daniel Lapin | MD | 10 | Jul 2025 |
| W | Oluwatosin Kejawa | UD | 12 | Mar 2025 |
| W | Dan Azeez | MD | 12 | Oct 2024 |
| W | Fedas | PTS | 6 | Dec 2023 |
| W | Luke Blackledge | TKO | 3 | Apr 2021 |
Arthur fights behind a long, controlling jab and uses his 74” reach to dictate space. His losses to Yarde came when Yarde’s power and athleticism overwhelmed that structure — but against a 6’1” opponent who needs to get inside to do damage, Arthur’s frame is a genuine weapon. He’s a European champion who knows exactly how to make shorter opponents work for every clean shot.
Edmondson’s path to victory runs through combination boxing on the inside — the Azeez win was precisely that blueprint. He took the fight to Azeez, outworked him in close, and won on volume over 12 gruelling rounds. He needs to close the distance quickly, smother Arthur’s jab, and manufacture work before the champion can reset at his preferred range.
The 11-month ring absence is the critical variable. If Edmondson is sharp from round 1, this is a genuinely competitive fight where his youth and combination work could be decisive by the midpoint. If the ring rust bites and he’s hesitant early, Arthur has the craft and experience to control the narrative and build an unassailable lead.
Arthur must:
Edmondson must:
Arthur is the defending European champion with a clear physical and experience advantage. Edmondson has the age and the motivation — but 11 months away from competition at this level is a real wildcard that no amount of gym work fully compensates for. We see Arthur managing this methodically, building an early lead, and holding on as Edmondson finds his rhythm too late in the fight.
Prediction: Lyndon Arthur by majority decision 🏆
| Country | Broadcaster | Ring Walk (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | DAZN Global | ~8:00pm BST |
| United States | DAZN | ~3:00pm ET |
This is the penultimate fight on a stacked card. Earlier on, Brad Pauls faces Bradley Goldsmith in a 10-round middleweight contest, and the headline event sees Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi for the WBC Interim Super Featherweight title.
When is Lyndon Arthur vs Lewis Edmondson? Saturday, 20 June 2026. Ring walk expected approximately 8:00pm BST / 3:00pm ET.
Where is the fight? St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England, on the Queensberry “Marching In” card.
How do I watch Arthur vs Edmondson? Live on DAZN in both the UK and the US.
What title is on the line? The European Light Heavyweight Championship over 10 scheduled rounds.
What is Lyndon Arthur’s record going into this fight? Arthur enters at 25-3 with 16 knockouts as the reigning European Light Heavyweight champion.
Who will win Arthur vs Edmondson? We predict Lyndon Arthur edges it on experience and physical advantages, but Lewis Edmondson has the tools to cause an upset if he arrives in top condition after his 11-month absence.
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