Edwards’ defeat was adopted by Leon, 33, dropping his title to Belal Muhammad the next 12 months – losses which challenged morale at their health club in Birmingham.
“It did have an effect on it a bit however on the identical time, the blokes perceive it is the sport,” stated Edwards.
“What it does present the blokes within the health club is I’ve suffered huge defeats and I’ve come again.
“And Leon as effectively – he is again within the health club, he is teaching the blokes, he isn’t hidden away someplace. It is exhibiting the blokes that life strikes on.”
Edwards can sum up how he has realized to bounce again from defeats with one phrase: “Gratitude.”
“If I lose a large struggle, I take a look at my general life and it is nice – I’ve received wholesome youngsters, my household is wholesome and I’ve received a stunning dwelling,” stated Edwards.
“Life is not over after defeat. I believe, ‘This stings, it actually does’, however my life is alright and I can go once more – and that is what I’ve proved.”
