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Leon Edwards journey to become the new UFC welterweight champion
Leon Edwards is the UFC welterweight champion. He's travelled a long way in life to make it to the top.
Leon left Jamaica for Britain as a child, his is a story of gangs, his father's murder and finding a way out of a life of crime.
He hasn't often spoken about his past, but the new champion wants to use his story to guide others.
Photo: Leon Edwards reacts after defeating Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 278 August 20, 2022 (CREDIT: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
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