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Tonight’s main event on ProBox TV promises to be a thrilling showdown between two fighters at critical junctures in their careers. Chris Colbert, who belongs from Brooklyn, New York, will face off against Omar Salcido in a 10-round lightweight fight at the Whitesands Event Center in Plant City, Florida. This fight was initially set for October 9, was postponed due to Hurricane Milton’s impact on Florida, but now takes center stage as the headline of a three-fight card. Fans can watch the event live on the ProBox TV app and YouTube at 8 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. PT.

Chris Colbert’s Road to Redemption

Brooklyn native Chris Colbert (17-2, 6 KOs) enters this fight with something to prove. The 28-year-old suffered a brutal knockout loss in his last fight on December 16 against Jose Valenzuela, a result that shook his standing in the lightweight division. That defeat followed a controversial unanimous decision in his first fight with Valenzuela, where many believed the latter had done enough to win. Chris Colbert is fighting to maintain relevance in a highly competitive division.

Chris Colbert had an impressive run early in his career, securing victories over notable opponents like Miguel Beltran, Jezzrel Corrales, and Jaime Arboleda. His standout moment came in 2019 when he knocked out former world title challenger Miguel Beltran in the first round. However, since losing to Hector Luis Garcia in 2022, Colbert has struggled to regain his form, making this fight against Salcido critical for his future.

Salcido’s Chance to Shine

Omar Salcido (19-1, 13 KOs), a rising star originally from Hermosillo, Mexico, now resides in Lakeside, California. Salcido is coming off a unanimous decision win over Luis Coria in December, just two months after suffering his first professional defeat to Jose Nuñez. That loss marked his U.S. debut and was a disappointing setback for the 24-year-old prospect, who had been undefeated before facing Nuñez. Now, Salcido has a golden opportunity to elevate his status with a victory over Chris Colbert. A win would not only boost his career but also put him in contention for bigger fights in 2025. Despite being considered the underdog, Salcido’s aggressive style and knockout power make him a dangerous opponent for Chris Colbert.

Competitive Undercard Fights

As for the undercard, there are some nice bouts scheduled. Other bouts on the card include: In the co-feature, rising junior lightweight Erdenebat Tsendbaatar , improving his record 10-0, 5 KOs, will face Dominican Frency Fortunato 15-1, 11 KOs to be scheduled in 10 rounds. Erdenebat now lives in Los Angeles, having moved from Mongolia, and will be looking to capitalize on a third-round knockout of Alberto Mercado in May.

On the other side, Montenegro has not fought after a KO win against Keine Montenegro in February the following year, but the opponent is also on a five-fight winning streak. Also, on this card, another upcoming featherweight showdown featuring David Navarro (6-1, 3 KOs) from Hemet, CA, and Mykell Gamble from Cincinnati with 7 wins, 4 via KO. This fight consists of eight rounds and also promises to bring more entertainment as both the fighters mark their way up the rankings in the division.

Conclusion

This time, the fighters are getting ready to go head-to-head in Plant City, and the chances of winning could not be any better. So much is expected of Chris Colbert, and he cannot afford to lose again if he is to be viewed as a real contender in the lightweight division. To Omar Salcido, a win will not only affirm his return but will prepare him for more high-profile fights in the near future. A great list of supporting fight makes tonight’s event one of the most interesting ones in the sphere of boxing to watch.

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Article originally written by Muhammad Hashir.