Chris Colbert is set to make his ProBox TV debut when he headlines a 50-50 bout against Omar Salcido tomorrow on “Wednesday Night Fights” at the ProBox TV Events Center in Plant City, Florida.
Colbert tipped the scale at 136.8lbs, the heaviest of his career – though it’s important to note that the fight was originally scheduled for October 9. The event was pushed back a week after Hurricane Milton affected the Tampa area. Salcido came in slightly lighter, at 136.0lbs.
Colbert, 17-2 (6 KOs), 28, from Brooklyn, New York, is hoping to regain momentum. At one time a main event staple on Showtime, he appeared to be headed for big fights until he suffered an upset loss to Hector Luis Garcia in February 2022.
Since then, Colbert has fought only twice, both times against Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela. Colbert won the first fight, which many pundits disputed, only to be knocked out in their rematch in December. Although he remains extremely talented, Colbert now has to earn his way back to the position he once held.
Salcido, 19-1 (13 KOs), 24, will be making his second appearance on ProBox TV, with his only loss coming on “Wednesday Night Fights” against Jose Nunez. Since that defeat last October, Salcido defeated Luis Coria via unanimous decision in December. From Mexico and now residing in Lakeside, California, Salcido will be making his 2024 debut.
The televised card begins at 8 p.m. ET (5 PT) on the ProBox TV app.
Full weigh-in results are as follows:
Lightweight – 10 rounds
Chris Colbert (136.8lbs) vs Omar Salcido (136.0lbs)
Light heavyweight – eight rounds
Najee Lopez (176.0lbs) vs Ismael Ocles (173.4lbs)
Junior lightweight – 10 rounds
Tsendbaatar Erdenebat (130.0lbs) vs. Frency Fortunato (129.8lbs)
Junior lightweight – eight rounds
David Navarro (127.2lbs) vs. Mykell Gamble (128lbs)
Lucas Ketelle is a proud member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and author of “Inside The Ropes of Boxing” (available on Amazon). Contact him on X @LukieBoxing.
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