Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar Betting
Originally, Yuriorkis Gamboa was to face Chris Colbert for the World Boxing Association interim super featherweight title on July 3. But Gamboa was injured in training camp and had to pull out. In his place is Tugstsogt Nyambayar, who many consider to be a potentially tougher opponent for Gamboa. Nyambayar held the International Boxing Organization featherweight title in 2019 and challenged for the World Boxing Council featherweight title last year. Also, Nyambayar holds the distinction of being a silver medalist boxer in the 2012 London Olympics. Colbert has held the World Boxing Association interim super featherweight title since 2020.
When: Saturday, July 3, 2021
Where: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
Why: WBA Interim Super Featherweight Title
On July 3, 2021, Showtime will present the World Boxing Association interim super featherweight title bout between Chris Colbert (15-0, 6 knockouts) and Tugstsogt Nyambayar (12-1, 9 knockouts). This fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and will occur at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar Boxing Odds
Chris Colbert -684
Tugstsogt Nyambayar +448
World Boxing Association Interim Super Featherweight Title
Chris Colbert, age 24, is ranked 12th in the world. Colbert brings a career record of 15 wins and 0 losses with six knockout wins. Colbert stands at five feet, eight inches tall with a reach of 71 inches, and fights from an orthodox stance. He is a native of Brooklyn, New York, where he still resides.
Colbert's last fight was on December 12, 2020, when he faced Jaime Arboleda at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. Colbert won the bout in an 11th round technical knockout. As a result, Colbert successfully defended the World Boxing Association interim world super featherweight title.
Colbert originally won the title against Jezzrel Corrales in a 12 round unanimous decision on January 18, 2020, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Tugstsogt Nyambayar, age 29, is ranked 17th in the world. Nyambayar has a career record of 12 wins and one loss with nine knockout wins. Nyambayar stands at five feet, seven inches tall with a reach of 67 inches, and fights from an orthodox stance. He is a native of Mongolia that now resides in Los Angeles, California.
Last time out for Nyambayar was on September 19, 2020, when he faced Cobia Breedy at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville. Nyambayar scored a 12-round split decision win.
Previously on February 8, 2020, Nyambayar faced Gary Allen Russell Jr at PPL Center in Allentown. Nyambayar suffered a 12 round unanimous decision loss. The World Boxing Council world featherweight title was on the line.
Chris Colbert vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar
In this situation, Chris Colbert has had to adjust preparations on the fly for a new opponent. But Tugstsogt Nyambayar has the unenviable task of unexpectedly facing an undefeated defending champion.
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