Jesse Rodriguez v Sunny Edwards: Predictions from pros and pundits for WBO title fight

The fight will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live from 04:00 GMT on Sunday, 17 December.

We have asked big names from the world of boxing for their opinions on the big fight.

Retired world champion Barry Jones: "I can see both being knocked down, but I think Bam will definitely knock Edwards down. It's hard to choose between them, but I may be leaning towards Bam. It's whoever can adapt will win the fight. You tend to think that would be Edwards because of his movement, but I just think Bam won't be deterred by anything he does."

Retired world champion Anthony Crolla: "I'm going for an upset. I think Bam is a brilliant fighter, but it worries me how heavy he blew up between fights. I think Edwards is the last fighter you want to be fighting when you cut loads of weight. It is such a tough one to call, but I'm going Edwards on points with a few shaky moments late on. It is that kind of fight where you wouldn't be surprised if Bam got to him either."

Olympic champion Lauren Price: "I am really excited for the fight, Edwards talks a good fight and he can back it up as well. He's got great feet, he's a great mover, a great boxer and he has great skill levels. But then you've got Bam and he can bang and he can fight. But I am going to go with Edwards winning on points. He's British and I think a lot people underestimate him. When you are in front of him and he's twitching and feinting, he's so hard to face. Everyone says they have got a plan for Sunny until they get in front of him. I think it'll be a very good fight, but I'm backing Edwards to win it on points."

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher: "Sunny Edwards points decision. He's got to be careful of Bam's power, but with his IQ and Grant Smith in his corner I think Edwards will get the victory, backing the Brit all the way."

Retired super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall: "If Bam hangs back a little bit and uses his jab and boxes at distance, Bam will be a totally different fighter and a much harder fight. If he's coming forward, getting complacent, I think Sunny Edwards beats him. It's one of them. If Bam boxes at distance it's a much tougher night, Sunny can do it but in Arizona it's a much tougher job."

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