Last Updated on August 7, 2021 9:25 am by
On Saturday night, Kendrick Ball Jr. (16-1-2, 11 KOs) of Worcester, MA, and challenger Tyi Edmonds (14-3, 9 KOs) of Meridian, MS, of WBC USNBC Silver, look for that defining victory when they square off in the main event of CES Boxing’s debut at MGM Springfield. All fighters start small, usually fighting in or around their hometown, building their record and fan base before wading into deeper waters. Eventually, everyone wants to break free of the small bubble that restricts them and make a big splash, and sometimes, that requires rolling the dice.
Boxing betting line and relevant match information:
Where: MGM Springfield | Springfield
Date: 07/08/2021
Time: 21:00 E.T.
Moneyline Odds:
Draw Odds: N/A
Where to watch: UFC Fight Pass
Why bet on Kendrick Ball Jr.
For Ball, it’s a chance to continue the slow and steady climb that began five years ago and peaked in April when he defeated former world title challenger Brian Vera in New Hampshire to capture the WBC crown. As they say in combat sports, you’re not the champion until you defend the title, and Ball has his work cut out for him in the first defense on Saturday night.
Why bet on Tyi Edmonds
Edmonds, who turned 29 in January, comes from a strong and talented lineage. His father, Tim “TNT” Edmonds, boxed professionally in the late 1990s, and his son spent many days and nights with him in the gym learning the trade and absorbing as much knowledge as possible. That led the younger Edmonds to pursue a career of his own, which he began in 2011 at 19, well before Ball.
Final Betting Analysis: Kendrick Ball Jr. vs. Tyi Edmonds
Both are looking for that signature moment in boxing that could ultimately define their careers. He is also on a similar hot streak, having won nine of his last 10, with the only blemish not competing against Isaiah Steen 11-0 in a fight that ended after four rounds due to an accidental foul. The opportunity to face Ball and fight for a title was too good to pass up.
We believe that Tyi Edmonds’ experience can make a difference against a significant challenger like Kendrick Ball, so we predict a (T) KO victory for Edmonds.
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