Paddy Barnes involved in war of words with “wee dick” Edwards
Paddy Barnes [5(1)-0] became embroiled in an online war of words last night with a top English prospect.
The 30 year old Belfast flyweight and youngster Sunny Edwards [6(2)-0] had a heated back and forth on Twitter following accusations of ducking.
Edwards, a promotional and managerial stablemate of Barnes, sent a thinly-veiled tweet lamenting how a world title chasing fighter had turned down a fight with him.
The 22 year old Londoner was blatantly referring to double Olympic bronze medalist Barnes, who had called for a fight with WBO champion Sho Kimura the previous night.
The face I pull when Another fighter turns down the fight with me. What is wrong with this division if you can’t beat me how can you be ready for a world title ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/QGXaGpEITa
— Sunny Edwards (@SunnyEdwards) January 5, 2018
Unsurprisingly, Barnes responded to the posting, denying knowledge of any offer.
@MTKGlobal what’s this child talking about? I’m looking to push on for a world title not fight someone who’s achieved ABSOLUTELY NOTHING amateur or professional https://t.co/ypxLTQSEM2
— Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) January 5, 2018
Wanna fight? I’ve just called out the world champion and now have a wee dick like you call me a shithouse for not wanting to take a massive step back stop tweeting me now I’ve gave you enough coverage
— Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) January 5, 2018
The pair would snipe at each other, back and forth, with Barnes questioning the offer while European bronze medalist Edwards persisted.
Was told it was passed by Frank Warren office and matchmakers after I was asked what fight I wanted next.
Once again no disrespect to you you’re doing your thing,
But if you truly believe im an easy nights work come and get this money
— Sunny Edwards (@SunnyEdwards) January 5, 2018
Barnes was reluctant to engage further with Edwards, but seemed to indicate a personal dislike of the fighter and his elder brother and world title challenger Charlie.
I would but both are big mouth cunts who talk shit so there is no respect
— Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) January 5, 2018
Since turning pro following the Rio Olympics, Barnes has claimed the WBO European and WBO Intercontinental flyweight titles and sits at #10 in the rankings.
Edwards is #15 at super flyweight, however this is by virtue of his WBO European super fly title win over Ross Murray – a fight where both weighed in around the 112lbs flyweight mark.
