Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint will collide with undefeated Joseph Hicks Jr. in a junior middleweight clash on Friday, June 6th at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The bout is part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame's annual induction weekend and will be presended by Salita Promotions in association with Star Boxing and will and broadcast live globally on DAZN. The 33 year-old Toussaint (16-3, 7 KOs), known for the relentless pace, ring savvy and fire he showed in a controversial loss to Ardreal Holmes Jr., enters the bout looking to derail the momentum of the undefeated Hicks, a former U.S. amateur standout. With major divisional implications at stake, this fight may serve as a launchpad toward world title contention for the victor.  Toussaint is from Long Island, New York, by way of Haiti.

 

Hicks (12-0, 9 KO's), fighting out of Michigan, is know for his craftiness with impressive slick movement and deceptive power but will be facing his stiffest test yet in the veteran Toussaint.

 

The show wil be headlined by a heavyweight battle between Brandon Moore and undefeated Stanley Wright, along with a unified world super middleweight title defense by Franchón Crews-Dezurn. Also featured are Joshua Pagan, Da’Velle Smith, and more.

 

“Star Boxing is proud to continue to provide opportunities for determined fighters like Wendy Toussaint,” said Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia. “We know Wendy has what it takes to reach the top but has a tough challenge as Hicks is a top class fighter. But, if the Wendy we know shows up in that ring on June 6th we believe fans will be in for a surprising fight and new coming out party for Wendy under the bright lights of Hall of Fame weekend.”