Nate Campbell to fight on the Marquez vs Katsidis undercard

Former unified lightweight titlist Nate Campbell (33-6-1, 25 KOs), last seen losing a lopsided decision in May to Victor Ortiz in a junior welterweight bout on HBO, will return Nov. 27, adviser Terry Trekas told ESPN.com.

Campbell, who will fight at 137 pounds, is scheduled to face Walter Estrada (37-13-1, 25 KOs) on the undercard of lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez's defense against Michael Katsidis at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Campbell plans to move back down to the lightweight division, despite previous problems making weight.

"He's going back to 135, so I wanted to test him out at 137 first to make sure he's good at the weight," Trekas said.

After the Ortiz fight, Campbell was diagnosed with a sciatic nerve problem, which is what he said gave him trouble in the fight. The upcoming fight is "to get back in the win column and to see how successful the back rehab was," Trekas said. "I had concerns about him going back to 135, but he feels with the back rehab that it now allows him to do the things in camp that he hasn't been able to for the last few fights and that he can now make 135."

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=rafael_dan&id=5734748

HMM interesting. Anyone think that he will be good again at 135?

Nate is done.

Old age and back issues have taken their toll. His last hurrah was the Juan Diaz fight. Since that time he has looked worse in every single fight.

He'd walk away but he's flat broke.

Soonermark890 wrote:HMM interesting. Anyone think that he will be good again at 135?

I don't think Nate's issue is weight. I think Nate's issue is Father Time targeted him and Father Time is 2,315,627-0-2.

Get ready for Guerrero vs Grandpa Nate

The way Guerrero looked against an ancient Casamayor I wouldn't be surprised if he lost.

maybe nate will be up to one of his greatest moments.its the ill stand still and dare you to take your best shot moment..intelligent move huh.

marbleheadmaui wrote:

Soonermark890 wrote:HMM interesting. Anyone think that he will be good again at 135?

I don't think Nate's issue is weight. I think Nate's issue is Father Time targeted him and Father Time is 2,315,627-0-2.

LOL Yeah that damn father time seems unbeatable but BHOP seems to be giving him a good fight.

I like Nate, but that whole sciatica excuse is garbage. He was outgunned by a younger, stronger, faster guy. Maybe he's got something left in the tank, but, we'll see.

flapanther2001 wrote:I like Nate, but that whole sciatica excuse is garbage. He was outgunned by a younger, stronger, faster guy. Maybe he's got something left in the tank, but, we'll see.

I doubt he has anything left.

Beats Diaz- looked good
Beats Funeka in a close fight (looked so so)
No Contest against Bradley- looked poor
Loses to Ortiz and looks completely faded


each performance since 2008 has gotten worse. Father time has won this battle.

As for BHOP- I believe he sold his soul to the devil

captainanddew wrote:

flapanther2001 wrote:I like Nate, but that whole sciatica excuse is garbage. He was outgunned by a younger, stronger, faster guy. Maybe he's got something left in the tank, but, we'll see.

I doubt he has anything left.

Beats Diaz- looked good
Beats Funeka in a close fight (looked so so)
No Contest against Bradley- looked poor
Loses to Ortiz and looks completely faded


each performance since 2008 has gotten worse. Father time has won this battle.

As for BHOP- I believe he sold his soul to the devil

Maybe the devil wants him to be his executioner?

Soonermark890 wrote:

captainanddew wrote:

flapanther2001 wrote:I like Nate, but that whole sciatica excuse is garbage. He was outgunned by a younger, stronger, faster guy. Maybe he's got something left in the tank, but, we'll see.

I doubt he has anything left.

Beats Diaz- looked good
Beats Funeka in a close fight (looked so so)
No Contest against Bradley- looked poor
Loses to Ortiz and looks completely faded


each performance since 2008 has gotten worse. Father time has won this battle.

As for BHOP- I believe he sold his soul to the devil

Maybe the devil wants him to be his executioner?

Nah....everybody knows the Devil lives in South Philly...

Ali, I have absolutely no interest in watching Nate Campbell fight, but I'm really happy to see you post here.

flapanther2001 wrote:

Soonermark890 wrote:

captainanddew wrote:

flapanther2001 wrote:I like Nate, but that whole sciatica excuse is garbage. He was outgunned by a younger, stronger, faster guy. Maybe he's got something left in the tank, but, we'll see.

I doubt he has anything left.

Beats Diaz- looked good
Beats Funeka in a close fight (looked so so)
No Contest against Bradley- looked poor
Loses to Ortiz and looks completely faded


each performance since 2008 has gotten worse. Father time has won this battle.

As for BHOP- I believe he sold his soul to the devil

Maybe the devil wants him to be his executioner?

Nah....everybody knows the Devil lives in South Philly...

I thought the devil lived Austin, TX?

Thank you Frank.