It’s not the Joe Louis “Bum of the Month Club,” but heavyweight prospect Joshua Edwards will fight for the third time in three months as a pro when the 2024 United States Olympian takes on Dominicc Hardy on Saturday in Anaheim, California.

“The Rocket” Edwards (2-0, 2 KOs) signed with Golden Boy in January and made his professional debut in April with a second-round stoppage and followed it up with a first-round knockout in May.

And now, he’ll get another quick turnaround and showcase opportunity on the card headlined by Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

“The pro game has been everything that I dreamed of,” Edwards said. “I feel like the amateurs were a game of tag and just touching. In the pros, I've been able to show my skills and break opponents down and do what I need to do.”

Edwards, a 25-year-old from Houston, Texas, who is trained by renowned coach Ronnie Shields, is not in a real hurry to make his mark in the sport’s glamour division. He’s embracing the seasoning process and evolving from the stages of can't-miss prospect to serious contender.

“There are a good group of heavyweights out there, but the vast majority are being rushed instead of taking their time to build their foundation and fundamentals,” said Edwards. “I am absolutely aware of the lack of American heavyweights. Everyone wants to rush to become knockout artists without the fundamentals, instead of becoming complete fighters. I feel like I am cut from a different cloth, like Evander Holyfield, who was a complete fighter first and then started working on power.”

Much like the United Kingdom has The Ring’s 2024 Prospect of the Year in heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma to look forward to as a sure-fire bet to become a world champion, promoter Oscar De La Hoya believes Edwards can be the same for the United States.

"He's going to be somebody to reckon with in the near future,” De La Hoya said after Edwards’ last win. "He's the future of U.S. heavyweight boxing. I know people will say, 'What are you talking about,' but I don't need to remind you [of my accomplishments]. We're excited for him ... his skill level, fluid punches, footwork, his power. I like the fact his trainers are bulking him up. He's around 220-230 pounds now and we want him at 240-245.”

Edwards has been fighting since he was in daycare, formally picking up boxing at 6. But he says there is still a lot to soak in as he looks to follow a similar path to Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs), who is 20, been pro less than three years and blazing overseas.

Just don’t expect Edwards’ campaign to feature someone the caliber of Dillian Whyte, Itauma’s next opponent on Aug. 16, anytime soon.

“I'm not rushing to the top,” said Edwards. “I want to learn something with each fight and get as much pro experience that I can. My style is to hit and not get hit. I am fast and have speed. Just watch me as I continue to develop, get better, and grow.”