Big Interview: Boxing referee Phil Edwards. By The Newsroom. Published 11th Mar 2017, 09:00 BST. Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:02 BST. Phil Edwards splits David Haye, left, and Tony Bellew at the O2Arena.

British boxing referee Phil Edwards has revealed that the sport can be mentally tough but its demanding nature 'comes with the territory' . News you can trust since 1886. Sign In.

Phil Edwards will take charge of Anthony Joshua's world title defence against Carlos Takam. The Preston-based Welsh official, 61, has been selected as the ring adjudicator for ‘AJ’s’ WBA ...

Anthony Joshua defended referee Phil Edwards' decision to stop his WBA and IBF heavyweight title fight with Carlos Takam despite refusing to celebrate when he did so. The 28-year-old had endured ...

Preston-based boxing referee Phil Edwards is set to be the man in the middle on another big night for British boxing. News you can trust since 1886. Sign In. Subscribe.

Image: Phil Edwards is he referee for Anthony Joshua's world title defence against Carlos Takam on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office ...

The referee for the scheduled 12-round main event will be Phil Edwards, largely inexperienced at the top level and known in recent times for his performance in Dereck Chisora’s controversial ...

Image: Phil Edwards is he referee for Anthony Joshua's world title defence against Carlos Takam on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office Phil Edwards is he referee for ...