Derek Winston (right) and Antwan Robertson, Courtesy SnapLocally.com
Update: I just spoke with John Hoffman and David Laque will be Derek Winston’s new opponent Friday.
Archambault most recently shocked me as well as most of the boxing community with his surprising victory over Ronnie Peterson. While there has been some discussion as to whether or not Archambault did win, the record books give him the W. We will have more on that later today or tomorrow. Either way it should be a fun fight between Derek Winston and Tomi Archambault. Those who saw Winston at the Myth this past August have been anxious to see his pro debut. In many boxing circles Winston is considered a very real addition to the lower weight classes in Minnesota. As for Archambault, from the only fight I have seen of his, he looks to be a real live body to debut against. Barring the two Knockdowns against Peterson, he was in control of that fight. He was the aggressor and the judges must have liked how he was making the action. As for Winston, the same could be said of his exhibition with his cousin Antwan Robertson. Two aggressive fighters usually make for entertaining fights. I think that’s what Minnesota fight fans will be treated to when these two meet in the ring October 23 at Shooting Star Casino.
Update: This fight is listed on Boxrec.com but after an update in our comments I talked with John Hoffman and the hope is that the fight is on, but not certain. As is always the case, fight cards are subject to change.
This along with Roberston/Patraw are the two fights I am most excited to see.
not going to make it out there, but with the tomi/peterson stuff, the winston/tomi fight would probably be what id want to see most.
I have been pretty excited for Derek Winston’s debut ever since August 14. He looked really good. Like I said in the blurb, Archambault/Peterson fight really helps the interest in this one in my opinion.
I’ve heard this fight might be off due to some blood work problems with Archambault. Don’t blame the messenger…..
guess I should have talked to John before posting. Thanks for the update. I have been battling a stupid cold and am slacking.
Just talked to John Hoffman, not set in stone one way or another.
That’s generally a bad thing when the show is in 2 days…….
I hear that.
Ive heard people say Winston is the best of the bantams.
I have heard that too. I posted on the main page that David Laque is Winton’s new opponent. Should still be a very nice debut fight.
Skill level maybe he does not punch and doesn’t through much gets afraid if someone cracks him.
It will be interesting to see how he fights in his debut.