Jayson Mama’s Unbeaten Run Led to a World-Title Test Against Edwards
Jayson “Smasher” Mama challenged Sunny Edwards for the IBF flyweight championship in Dubai on December 11, 2021. The Filipino contender completed twelve rounds at the Coca-Cola Arena, but Edwards retained his title by unanimous decision.
Career highlights
Mama began his professional career in April 2016 against Roland Jay Biendima. His early schedule included opponents such as Michael Camelion, Teeraphong Utaida and Dexter Alimento, building toward an unbeaten record before the Edwards championship opportunity.
In Dubai, Edwards used his movement and boxing skills to control the contest. He also scored a knockdown in the tenth round, giving the champion a clear scoring advantage as the bout entered its final stages. Mama continued through the scheduled distance despite the setback.
The title result and later opposition
The judges returned scores of 117–110, 118–109 and 118–109 for Edwards. The defeat left Mama with sixteen victories and one loss, while Edwards remained unbeaten and completed the first defense of his IBF championship.
Mama continued competing after Dubai. Later opponents included Robert Paradero in 2023 and Juan Carlos Camacho in Puerto Rico in 2024. His schedule subsequently extended into super flyweight competition, including a May 2026 meeting with Angel Ayala Lardizabal in Mexico. Those assignments carried his career beyond the flyweight title challenge that first brought him to a global championship stage.
Sources
- Probellum / PhilBoxing: Edwards–Mama official event report and scorecards
- World Boxing Association: Mama’s professional opponents and bout chronology
- International Boxing Association: May 2026 Ayala–Mama event announcement
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Boxing, Boxing History
