By: Hans Themistode
A wide, polished smile was on Chris Colbert’s face by the time he was notified. The Brooklyn, New York native, was originally set to fight for his first world title on Saturday night, February 26, in Las Vegas, Nevada, against the WBA super featherweight champion, Roger Gutierrez.
As Colbert sets out through a harsh training camp in preparation, he is speechless when informed that the current global pandemic has made its unwanted presence known once again. The Venezuelan heavyweight attacker was forced to retreat with a positive COVID-19 test result.
At first, Colbert was overwhelmed with emotions, most of them the same. From annoying to harsh, Colbert handled it all. But Colbert’s quick wits have been shown to be when joking back and forth with friends, the same applies to his title dreams. While Colbert wanted nothing more than to wrap super heavyweight gold around his waist, he simply pointed his index finger at Heaven as he explained why he was no longer plagued by lost opportunities. take your moment.
Colbert said in an interview with BoxingInsider.com: “I am very disappointed but it comes with territory. “Sometimes God puts blocks in the way that you will have to cross and this is one of them.”
Acceptance is one thing, but Colbert fully expects to cost his replacement, Hector Luis Garcia, in the meantime. Believing he had plenty of substance to go with his flame, Colbert passed his competition with relative ease.
On July 3, 2021, Colbert worked smoothly and overcame Tugstsogt Nyambayar to win another unified decision. As for Garcia, he pushed his record to a perfect 14-0 following a win over Isaac Avelar in December 2021.
In theory, Garcia could be considered the most vicious puncher Colbert had ever faced. He can also be the most rugged. Regardless of the solid compliments Garcia brought to the table, Colbert winced when asked how he envisioned their duel going.
“I beat him, too bad.”
