This is a clash between control and chaos.

Daniel Lapin brings classic discipline: a rangy, well-schooled southpaw with polished footwork, sharp shot selection, and a calculated approach. He probes, breaks down, and finishes.

Lewis Edmondson, on the other hand, is unpredictability in motion. He switches stances fluidly, mixes up rhythms, and thrives on improvisation. One moment he's pressing forward, the next he’s baiting and countering from the ropes.

Lapin’s strength lies in structure and composure. Edmondson thrives in disruption. The boxer who can impose their pace and shape the fight will likely win.

Edmondson is 29, two years older than Lapin. He has faced slightly tougher opposition on paper—Dan Azeez and Oluwatosin Kejawa being notable names. Lapin’s wins over Schwarz, Pudivitra, and Colin were dominant but perhaps less tested.

Their recent full-distance fights reveal a lot: In his 12-rounder vs. Kejawa, Edmondson started strong—throwing around 50 punches per round early—but dropped significantly to around 20 by the championship rounds. His work became more evasive and reactive.

Lapin, in contrast, showed impressive consistency over 10 rounds vs. Colin. He peaked early (up to 85 punches in Round 2), then settled into a steady rhythm of 60–65 punches per round, mixing jabs and power shots seamlessly. His unpredictability comes not from erratic movement, but from balanced variation in attack.

Lapin fought three times in 2024, but this will be his first outing of 2025. Edmondson has already fought once this year, making this his second appearance in 2025. Slight edge in current sharpness goes to Edmondson.

Neither is known as a knockout artist.

Edmondson throws from odd angles and can surprise with timing, but his shots lack concussive weight.

Lapin, while also not a one-punch finisher, has better shot placement and can grind down opponents, particularly with bodywork. His knockouts come through accumulation, not explosiveness.

Both fighters are hard to hit cleanly. Lapin’s height and high guard make him elusive and frustrating to reach.

Edmondson’s unpredictability makes him a moving target. Neither has shown real vulnerability—but this matchup may force cracks to appear.

The fight takes place in the UK, and Edmondson will be the hometown favorite. He’s known for stirring attention, both in and out of the ring—calling out Ben Whittaker, firing off provocations.

Lapin will face not just Edmondson, but the atmosphere. Whether he can stay composed under pressure, in and out of the ring, will be critical.

This is a mental test as much as a physical one.

Edmondson is chasing big domestic names—Lapin is a foreign obstacle, not a dream fight. Expect the Brit to poke, provoke, and try to get under Lapin’s skin.

Lapin, meanwhile, comes in focused and well-prepared—having trained alongside Oleksandr Usyk, he’s used to elite environments and serious camps. He’s shown improved finishing instincts recently, which adds to his quiet momentum.

But this is his first real wildcard opponent—a switch-hitting trickster who doesn’t follow the rules. Lapin’s ability to stay composed under such conditions may define his future at the top level.