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Unbeaten Rising Prospect Chris Colbert Talks Upcoming Showdown, Championship Climb & More

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Colbert Goes Up Against Alberto Mercado Sunday, June 23 in FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (June 14, 2019) - Unbeaten rising prospect Chris ?Primetime? Colbert will step into the ring against Puerto Rico?s Alberto Mercado as the headliner of FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims on FOX and FOX Deportes Sunday, June 23 from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

The 22-year-old will be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time as a pro, but he?s determined to not let Sin City?s bright lights distract him on June 23.

?People look at Vegas as a great fight city and they say that you have to fight there to make it big, but I?m just focused on doing what I have to do to get the win by any means necessary,? said Colbert. ?I always look to dominate and show that I?m one of the best fighters in the world, but you never know how a fight will go. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do to get the win.?

Colbert has already faced three undefeated fighters in his 11-fight pro career, plus two other fighters who had only suffered one loss. His last fight saw him dominate veteran Mario Briones on FS1 in April.

?I?ve always wanted to stand out and do what others can?t,? said Colbert. ?No other prospect or young champions are coming up like me. I don?t want to pad my resume. From the beginning, I?ve told my advisors that I wanted to face the best to prove myself every time I step into the ring.?

The Brooklyn-native has been hard at work with longtime coach Aureliano Sosa as they prepare for a durable opponent in Mercado, who has never been stopped in his career.

?I like to keep training camp very consistent,? said Colbert. ?I?m just sparring more and more. I think I?ve put in well over 200 rounds of sparring ahead of this fight. I?m just practicing what I?m going to do on fight night. Every camp involves strength and conditioning, running, gym work and eating well. This is my lifestyle. It?s not a seasonal thing for me. I don?t take any breaks.?

As he ascents toward the elite level of the professional ranks, Colbert will continue to flash his speed and skill, combined with his trademark confidence and work ethic.

?There?s a lot of great fighters out there, but I believe I?m the best and I?m committed to fighting everyone to prove it,? said Colbert. ?We?re not in a race to the title. This is a marathon, not a spring. When I get the title, I want to keep it. For now, I?m just enjoying the ride and continuing to do what I do best.?

Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased at AXS.com.




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