By: Sean Crose
ProBox TV introduced the battle world with an fascinating matchup on Wednesday as lightweights Chris Colbert and Omar Salcido squared off in a scheduled ten spherical affair in Plant Metropolis, Florida. Colbert was returning to the ring for the primary time since struggling his first knockout loss final December. Salcido hadn’t fought since final December himself, although he had gained his earlier match. Each males have been trying to impress, however Colbert particularly wanted to indicate he was in a position to come again from being knocked out in his most up-to-date battle. At 28 years of age, Colbert was nonetheless younger, however boxing can age a fighter quicky.
The battle had really been postponed till Wednesday evening because of the treacherous climate the state of Florida had just lately been struggling by way of. Though there have been no main titles at stake this was the type of fascinating weeknight battle that was broadcast usually in many years previous. Such fights supplied the chance for veteran fighters to remind the world they weren’t completed or have been now missing in relevance.
The battle clearly didn’t go as deliberate for Colbert. Though he began off nicely sufficient, Colbert rapidly realized that Salcido was just too sturdy for him. Not solely was Salcido in a position to transfer Colbert again, his thudding punches made it apparent that he was nicely in command of the bout.
It obtained to the purpose that Colbert actually motioned his opponent in, little doubt within the hope he might catch his man clear. It by no means occurred. Oh, Colbert was in a position to land clear once in a while but it surely wasn’t practically sufficient to cease and even decelerate the aggressive and decided Salcido.
Though he was not significantly harm, Colbert’s crew warned him earlier than the ninth spherical that they’d cease the battle if Colbert continued to take punches with out giving a few of his personal. It subsequently solely took a short while for Colbert to show there was nothing he might do to fend off the domineering Salcido.
Colbert’s crew then understandingly stopped the bout within the ninth. It was a big win for Salcido, who can now say he defeated a reputation and common fighter in entrance of a broadcast viewers. As for Colbert, it is going to be argued, with good cause, that now is perhaps the time to determine whether or not or not he needs to stay within the battle recreation.
Once more, boxing can age a fighter rapidly.
