Lewie Edmondson defends Commonwealth light-heavyweight title

The fight was scored in his favour 118-110, 119-109 and 120-110 at the Bournemouth International Centre on Saturday evening.

Edmondson started the fight quickly but had to weather the comeback storm from his Nigerian opponent midway through the bout.

The 29 year old reasserted dominance in the closing rounds to retain his title and move to 11-0 in his pro career.

This was the first time 'The Saint' put his Commonwealth title on the line since beating rival Dan Azeez to capture it back in October.

Edmondson took to the ring in the final fight before fellow Southampton boxer Ryan Garner's headliner for the European Super Featherweight title against Salvador Jimenez.

The Southampton-heavy crowd in Bournemouth was right behind Edmondson from the moment he walked out to You’ve Got the Love.

He matched the atmosphere and caught his opponent, who now fights out of Bristol, with a heavy blow early in the first round.

He kept the pressure on throughout the opening round as the atmosphere drowned out the bell after the first three minutes.

Edmondson continued to land blows through the second and third rounds but was unable to maintain his fast start.

Kejawa started to land more in the fourth and fifth rounds and the increasingly competitive nature continued into the sixth round.

The unbeaten 23 year old enjoyed his best round in the seventh, as another fight subsequently broke out in the crowd.

He beckoned Edmondson to come closer to him before flexing his muscles but 'The Saint' was able to catch him on the ropes before the bell.

A second fight exploded in the crowd during the eighth round, totally distracting those in attendance from the professionals inside the ring.

Edmondson slipped as he landed a good shot towards the end of the ninth round in what was a turning point, tipping the fight back in his favour.

He closed the bout well, and his corner felt they had done enough before the referee read out the scorecards, confirming the victory.