Brunch Boxing Fight Preview: Ardreal Holmes Jr. vs. Hugo Noriega

Where to Watch:
📺 DAZN, BrunchBoxing.com (Live Round by Round Coverage)

Big Time Boxing USA is back, as Salita Promotions puts on an action packed card at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. This exciting card is headlined by highly touted junior middleweight Andreal Holmes Jr., as he takes on Cuban veteran Hugo Noriega. The bout is a homecoming for the Flint native Holmes. Holmes looks to continue his climb up the IBF and WBO junior middleweight rankings.

The action will be called by the incomparable hall of famer, Al Bernstein. He will be joined on the mic by former IBF Junior Middleweight Champion Raúl Marquez and the very talented Corey Erdman. The telecast begins at 8PM EST on DAZN.

Brunch Boxing previews tonight’s action.

Ardreal Holmes Jr. (15-0, 6 KOs) vs. Hugo Noriega (10-2, 5 KOs)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Holmes Jr. is a big, slick southpaw that uses his height and reach well to keep his opponents at bay. Noriega fights in a similar fashion, but with slightly less success. Holmes is a little too skilled for Noriega and that’ll show over the course of the fight. Both guys are durable, so expect this to go the distance with Holmes Jr. getting the nod.

Gambling Odds

Holmes Jr.: -1000 ML
Noriega: +630 ML

Prediction: Holmes Jr. Decision

Joseph Hicks (10-0, 7 KOs) vs. Ronnie Austion (10-2, 7 KOs)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Hicks is expected to win in this battle of power punchers. Austion has been out of the ring for five years and will definitely show signs of ring rust. Hicks is on an upward trajectory and that should continue against Austion in impressive fashion.

Gambling Odds

Hicks: -3500
Austion: +1600

Prediction: Hicks KO/TKO

Da'Velle Smith (8-0, 6 KOs) vs. Esau Herrera de la Cruz (21-17-1, 8 KOs)


What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Smith is the heavy favorite against the veteran journeyman with good reason. While Herrera de la Cruz has fought some decent prospects in his career, he has offered much resistance to any of them. Expect that trend to continue.

Gambling Odds

Smith: -5000
Herrera de la Cruz: +1600

Prediction: Smith KO/TKO

Leon Lawson III (15-1, 8 KOs) vs. Luis Alberto Veron (20-8-2, 9 KOs)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Lawson III was once a highly regarded prospect, expected to go to the next level. That ended when he lost to Nathaniel Gallimore in a surprising upset. Dmitry Salita is looking to rebuild Lawson. Lawson does have talent and comes from an excellent boxing family. His father, Leon Jr. trains his cousins, Anthony and Andre Dirrell. Returning to fight in his hometown for the first time since his pro debut in 2017, expect Lawson to put on a show for the local crowd.

Gambling Odds

Lawson III: -1600
Veron: +940

Prediction: Lawson Decision

Jaquan McElroy (1-0) vs. Lamar Bolden (2-10-2)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: McElroy is Claressa Shields’ newly signed prospect and is looking to get some fights under his belt. Bolden should offer little resistance. This is a showcase fight for McElroy.

Gambling Odds

McElroy: -2500
Bolden: +1400

Prediction: McElroy KO/TKO

DeAndre Savage (6-0, 6 KOs) vs. KeShawn Jackson (1-5-1)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Savage is looking to live up to his surname and get Jackson out of there early. Expect a 1st round knockout in this one.

Gambling Odds

Savage: -3500
Jackson: +1600

Prediction: Savage KO/TKO

Darrion Lawson (2-0, 2 KOs) vs.  Isaiah Cobbs (0-2)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: This is a showcase fight for the heavyweight prospect, Lawson. Lawson should continue his early career knockout streak. Expect an early knockout.

Gambling Odds

Lawson: -3500
Cobbs: +1600

Prediction: Lawson KO/TKO

Christopher Thompson (2-0, 2 KOs) vs.  Eric Hadley (1-5, 1 KO)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Thompson looking to gain more experience in this showcase bout. Hadley is not very durable and has been knocked out four times in his five losses. All four knockouts have come in the first round. Expect an early knockout in this one.

Gambling Odds

Thompson: -800
Hadley: +1600

Prediction: Thompson KO/TKO

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