Edward Thomas MBE (27 July 1925 – 2 June 1997) was a Welsh professional boxer and boxing manager.

Retiring in 1954, he became the manager of two of Britain's most successful boxing champions, Howard Winstone and Ken Buchanan, both of whom won world titles in their weight classes.

Thomas was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1984 Birthday Honours for services to boxing.

Eddie was one of six sons born to the couple, his brothers were Idris, Evan John, Urias (Hugh), Ronald and Cyril.

Thomas attended Heolgerrig Primary School as a child and became interested in numerous sporting activities, including boxing and football.

Thomas won his first ten professional bouts before suffering his first defeat in September 1947, to Finnish boxer Yrjo Piitulainen due to a cut.

[3] In January 1951, Thomas won the British Empire welterweight championship by defeating South African Pat Patrick by a knock out in the 13th round.

[1][6] A further victory over Emmanuel Clavel led to Thomas challenging Michele Palsermk for the European title.

[1][6] Thomas initially chose to move away from boxing after retirement, focusing on his mining business.