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GH3 Promotions signs undefeated Heavyweight Ray Edwards

PhilBoxing.com


Nutley, NJ (August 29, 2016) - GH3 Promotions is honored to announce the signing of undefeated heavyweight Ray Edwards to an exclusive promotional contract.

Edwards of Cincinnati, Ohio has a perfect mark of 11-0-1 with seven knockouts.

After a successful seven-year career as a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League, Edwards has made professional boxing his full-time occupation.

The 31 year-old Edwards actually turned professional May 20, 2011 when the NFL players were entrenched in a lockout.

"Ray has shown that he has the physical tools to become a top heavyweight," said GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki.

"He has a ton of upside and with heavyweights, there is a chance to become a star very quickly here in the States. I think that because he has competed at a high level in the NFL, he has a chance to do that in boxing. We are looking to get him three fights before the end of the year. He is 6'6 255 lbs. and we will move him like like most heavyweights, steady but right and no rush. He will be at the top when it's time. He is class act, well spoken and when he walks in a room u see his presence.

"I always loved boxing. I started doing in at as an off-season workout and just really enjoyed it," said Edwards.

In his pro debut, Edwards won a four-round unanimous decision over Tyrone Gibson in Hinckley, Minnesota..

Edwards, who did not have an amateur fight, has increased his level of opposition and is coming off a 2nd round stoppage over Steven Tyner on August 26 in Minneapolis.

"It is a big deal for me to sign with GH3 Promotions," continued Edwards. "Vito Mielnicki has a good stable with Antoine Douglas and Jerry Odom and this is the type of step I was looking for."

Because Edwards was known for his prowess on the gridiron, his transition into the ring was not taken seriously.

"I was looked down upon because I was a football player. I have the right team around that will help develop my style. I have been in camp wiith (WBC Heavyweight champion) Deontay Wilder and I held my own, and I have confidence in myself."

In what he thinks his move from the NFL to boxing can help persuade kids to start boxing, where in the recent past, a lot of the good young athletes have chosen other sports.

"I can help kids be passionate about boxing. Kids haven't dedicated themselves and learned their crafts. People just see the finished products of fighters. I don't listen to the negative comments and have good people around me."

"I just want to stay busy and keep winning. Let me be great. In do time, people will see the finished product."

In what playing at the highest level of professional sports, he can take into boxing, Edwards notes, "I played defensive line and I was focused on the ball. So I have learned to tune things out. It's that tunnel vision that playing in front of 100,000 people, you learn that. Not to listen to the crowd and stay focused."

When asked if what his former NFL fraternity thinks of his move to boxing, Edwards stated, "I still get support from my friends in the league. They are always asking when and where I am fighting, so I feel when the fights get higher profile, It will become a really big thing."

Said Edwards trainer Kennie Johnson, "He is developing into a good fighter. We started out with a guy who had a great physical presence, but he has been a fast learner and now it is time for people to see that. He is coming along well and when the competition steps up, we will see that he is a quality fighter. He is the hardest worker that I ever seen in the forty years that I have been around the sport."

Edwards is managed by Chances Aurelius, who said, "Vito Mielnicki is a good guy and I am happy to be on board with GH3 Promotions. I think we will do big things together."

Edwards will fight on September 15 against an opponent to be named in Philadelphia. The bout will be televised on CBS Sports Network.


GH3 Promotions features Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super Middleweight's Jerry Odom & Ronald Ellis, undefeated Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez as well as Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight Champion John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight's Kenneth Sims Jr., Jerrell Harris, Arturo Trujillo & Keenan Smith, Heavyweight Ray Edwards, Lightweight O'Shaquie Foster, Jr. Lightweight O'Shaquie Foster, Bantamweight's Brent Venagas & LeRoy Davilla to the GH3 Promotions stable.




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