Fight Preview
Ardreal Holmes Jr looks to maintain his unbeaten status and move closer to a title shot in the super welterweight division as he takes on Wendy Toussaint of Detroit this Saturday. Both fighters were alternates for 2016 Olympic Team selections, possess extensive amateur experience, and present an intriguing match-up between two skilled southpaws.
Holmes used his height and boxing prowess to win a 10-round split decision over Ismael Villarreal from Topeka, Kansas – keeping his unbeaten record intact and keeping undisputed. On a productive night for Holmes, who used his length and boxed well in the pocket to avoid Villarreal’s aggressive punches while using his jab for point accumulation. Villarreal did land several solid shots but was easily avoided and used his jab as part of an effective defensive strategy against Holmes’ offense.
Holmes created an efficient training method during his lengthy layoff that has served him well, helping preserve his body while continuing training sessions and returning to the ring looking sharper than ever. The 26-year-old will look to build upon his impressive start when he takes on Wendy Toussaint in Detroit. While it will present a significant step up in competition for him, he believes he can successfully navigate it.
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Wendy Toussaint, promoted by Hall of Fame NY promoter Joe DeGuardia, has 14 wins and six knockouts as a professional boxer. A Haitian native with 5′ 10 1/2″ height, Toussaint serves as one of WBO World Champion Joe Smith Jr.’s sparring partners – commonly referred to as “Haitian Fire.”
Toussaint has only lost one fight, it was against Charles Conwell back in 2020. This fight was for the IBF USBA Super Welter Championship. After this event he has won two consecutive fights and looks to keep this streak gaping when he faces Holmes Jr on Saturday. His most recent fight took place in June of 2022 when he earned an impressive unanimous decision victory against Asinia Byfield.
On this card, there will also be local competitors such as Grand Rapids middleweight Joseph Hicks taking on Atlanta-based Antonio Todd from Georgia.
Ardreal Holmes vs Wendy Toussaint Fight Information
- Date: 06/03/2023
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, United States.
- How to Watch Holmes vs Toussaint: ESPN+
- Live Stream: sho.com
Holmes vs Toussaint Betting Lines
Holmes is –350 according to our Vegas Boxing Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $28.57. On the other side, Toussaint is +250 according to the Vegas Boxing Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $250.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Holmes at a 77.78% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Toussaint have 28.57% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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