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The Independent UK
Adam Hamdani

Charlie Edwards vs Angel Moreno result: Edwards retains flyweight belt as Buatsi and Okolie impress

Charlie Edwards made the first defence of his WBC flyweight title against Spain's Angel Moreno on an action-packed card at the Copper Box Arena.

The 26-year-old won the belt in stunning fashion from Cristofer Rosales back in December and impressed once more, winning every single round against Moreno in London.

Elsewhere, Lawrence Okolie won the commonwealth belt for a second time with a fourth round knockout of Wadi Camacho, Joshua Buatsi won the British title with an impressive third round stoppage of Liam Conroy and Lewis Ritson returned from his first career defeat with a points win at super-lightweight against German Benitez.

Recap on all the action below.

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Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Charlie Edwards vs Angel Moreno!
 
We'll have all the build-up throughout the night all the way to the final result and post-fight reaction, so be sure to stay tuned to our coverage.
 
For now, familiarise yourself with everything you need to know from the undercard to the main event.
 
 
Angel Moreno isn't here to play, and earlier this week wanted everyone to know that...
 
One of Britain's biggest boxing prospects is fighting for the British title tonight.
 
Joshua Buatsi is known to be selective with his words and explained his outside of the ring approach.
 
"There's something in silence. Everyone can talk, but if someone is quiet, you don't know what they're thinking," said Buatsi as he reflected on the brash claims and stinging insults that usually precede a fight.

"I think that's the most dangerous thing, if you don't know what a man is thinking.

"I think solely whoever is British champion at the time, unless someone has got a world title - that makes you No 1 in the country.

"Once I have that belt, I don't want to hear anything from anyone. Unless you've got that belt and you're in that division, don't talk about anything else."

Buatsi weighed in looking in fantastic shape
 
Tick. Tock.
 
Lawrence Okolie and Wadi Camacho are undergoing final preparations ahead of their commenwealth and British title fight.
 
Speaking of that, Okolie earlier this week spoke and said that he's already looking beyond the test of Camacho.
 
He has big goals in sight.
 
There's another card on tonight in Leicester - and look who's there.
 
Tyson Fury's younger brother Tommy is on the card and the former unified heavyweight champion is there to support him.
 
 
That was quick!
 
Fury gets the first knockout win of his career, stopping Callum Ide a minute and a half into the first round.
 
Tyson's younger brother moves to 2-0.
 
Tommy Fury celebrates his win
 
 
Right!
 
The main undercard coverage is about to get underway.
 
Here's how it looks:
 
Joshua Buatsi vs Liam Conroy - British light heavyweight title 

Lawrence Okolie vs Wadi Camacho - British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles

Lewis Ritson vs German Argentino Benitez 

Jason Quigley vs Mathia Eklund 

Sean McGoldrick vs Sean Cairns 

Shannon Courtenay vs Cristina Busuioc

Here we go.
 
On his way to the ring is Lewis Ritson, who will be hoping his step up to super-lightweight will return him to winning ways.
 
Live updates to follow.
Round one: 
 
Good round for Ritson. His body work is effective and is chopping Benitez down punch by punch but the Argentine is giving it his best go and comes back with a couple of right hands.
 
A Ritson round, who looks the far bigger of the two men.
Round two:
 
Ritson's body work pays off some more but he has begun to throw some good combinations and is backing Benitez up against the ropes, commanding the ring.
 
Again though the away fighter keeps coming back, throwing his own punches but to no avail. 
Round three:
 
Benitez's heart is something but his ability is not - and to be honest neither is Ritson's. But it's enough.
 
Towards the end of the round Benitez landed a nice straight right which clocked Ritson read in the face but other than that the Georgie was the busier of the two fighters.
Round four:
 
Much better round for Benitez, who targets the body of Ritson but his lack of movement leaves him vulnerable every time he throws.
 
I'd give that one to him, not a great one for Ritson.
Round five:
 
​Ritson really needs to step on the gas a little bit here. The fight is scheduled for 10 and he's not putting on the performance he needs.
 
Benitez stood his ground well and is gaining confidence.
Meanwhile, tonight's headliner has arrived at the Copper Box!
 
Will he be leaving with the belt he brought to the arena?
 
Round six:
 
Ritson seems to be getting a bit frustrated and has begun to go back to leading with his jab, following up with the body shots.
 
He landed a nice uppercut early in the round and takes that one.
Ritson and Benitez clash at the Copper Box.
 
 
Round seven:
 
Ritson landed a left and then a big right in that round and if he wasn't backing away at the time, Benitez could easily have gone down.
 
He stays in it though and at the moment, this one looks like it's going all 10.
Round eight: 
 
Ritson landed some nice left hands to the body in that round but Benitez was relentless and just kept returning his own body shots, hurting Ritson.
 
An even round.
Round nine:
 
This has been a far more difficult night's work for Ritson than he thought it would be.
 
The scoring judges have a tough decision to make, Benitez hasn't wavered at any point and despite that being a bit of a nothing round - going into the final one it's all up for grabs.

Key information:

When and where is the fight?

The fight is on Saturday, March 23 at the Copper Box Arena in London.

What time will the main event ring walks be?

Ring walks for the main event will take place just after 10pm.

What is the full fight schedule?

Charlie Edwards vs Angel Moreno - WBC world flyweight title 

Joshua Buatsi vs Liam Conroy - British light heavyweight title 

Lawrence Okolie vs Wadi Camacho - British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles

Lewis Ritson vs German Argentino Benitez 

Jason Quigley vs Mathia Eklund 

Sean McGoldrick vs Sean Cairns 

Shannon Courtenay vs Cristina Busuioc 

Lewis Syrett vs Danail Stoyanov

Tom Ansell vs Chris Adaway

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