Chris Colbert is a professional boxer who has held the WBA interim super featherweight title, known for significant victories throughout his career. After securing the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA)-USA lightweight title with a first-round knockout over Miguel Beltrán Jr. in September 2019 at the Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California, Chris Colbert quickly established himself as a formidable force in professional boxing. He made his professional debut on May 29, 2015, achieving a second-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Marquis Pierce at the Barclays Center in New York City.
Following this significant achievement, Colbert successfully defended his WBA interim title twice. His first defense came in December 2020, where he delivered an eleventh-round technical knockout against Jaime Arboleda. He then secured his second successful defense in July 2021, earning a unanimous decision victory over Tugstsogt Nyambayar, solidifying his status as a top contender in the super featherweight division. In August 2021, the World Boxing Association (WBA) discontinued all interim championships, a move that designated Colbert as the mandatory challenger for the WBA (Regular) super featherweight champion, Roger Gutiérrez.
A highly anticipated fight was scheduled for February 2022, though Gutiérrez later withdrew due to COVID-19. Colbert instead went on to face Hector Luis Garcia in a WBA super featherweight title eliminator. In a competitive and closely watched bout, Colbert ultimately experienced a unanimous decision loss, marking a pivotal moment in his professional trajectory. Despite this setback, Colbert’s career is marked by his impressive ascent and championship pedigree.
Having secured the NABA-USA lightweight title, held the WBA interim super featherweight title, and successfully defended it twice, he continues to be recognized as a skilled and powerful presence in the super featherweight division, poised for future challenges and opportunities within elite professional boxing.