Showtime Preview: Chris Colbert-Tugstsogt Nyambayar, Michel Rivera-Jon Fernandez

By: Sean Crose

The undefeated 15-0 tremendous featherweight Chris Colbert will probably be defending his secondary WBA title this night when he faces the 12-1 Tugstsogt Nyambayar on the Dignity Well being Sports activities Park in Carson, California. The match will probably be aired dwell on Showtime and is scheduled for 12 rounds. The very slick Colbert was initially set to face Yuriokis Gamboa, however an damage eliminated the veteran Gamboa from the struggle. Credit score to Nayambayar for taking this one on lower than two week’s discover, and for going up in weight to face Colbert, as properly. Showtime will air the Colbert-Nayambayar televised card dwell beginning at 9 PM japanese time.

The extraordinarily flashy Colbert, who has dyed his hair a reddish orange shade, was final seen within the ring again in December when he stopped Jaime Arboleda within the eleventh spherical. Nyambayar, then again, hasn’t fought since September when he bested Cobia Breedy through break up determination after knocking his man down twice within the early rounds. Nyambayar’s solely loss has been to Gary Russell Jr, who cruised to a 12 spherical unanimous determination victory over the Mongolian fighter in early 2020. Besting Colbert will probably be a tall order for Nyambayar, however the man is expert and may hit. This might show attention-grabbing, particularly if Colbert finds himself being legitimately challenged by Gamboa’s final minute substitute.

The undefeated 20-0 light-weight Michel Rivera will probably be on Saturday’s card, as properly. He’ll be dealing with the 21-1 Jon Fernandez in a scheduled 12 rounder. This would be the first time Rivera has stepped into the ring since February, when he knocked out Anthony Mercado Raices within the ultimate spherical of their scheduled 8 spherical battle. Fernandez final fought in February, as properly, knocking out Aristides Perez within the very first spherical of a scheduled 8 spherical affair. Each of those under-the-radar fighters would clearly wish to make an impression tonight, so this one may show entertaining.

Showtime will even be airing final week’s pay per view predominant occasion between Gervonta Davis and Mario Barrios. The backwards and forwards struggle confirmed that Davis simply may need what it takes to be a authentic star and was a totally charming affair. Davis discovered himself in an actual struggle this time round, and emerged from it in explosive vogue. Though not a serious outing, this night’s Showtime choices ought to make for a stable night time of boxing, after final week’s plethora of notable viewing.