No big surprise the Nate Campbell knockout win of overmatched Colombian Wilson Alcorro - stanza six finis was explosive enough to qualify for the  promised IBF title shot with Julio "Kid" Diaz.

Wasn’t vintage Campbell entering stanza six - had him up 4-1 in rounds after five, but styles made for sloppy affair - and the fraud (Jorge Alonso) in charge of the action contributed negatively to this one finding itself a flow.

Campbell loaded up with right hands from the opening bell and was the aggressor from start to finish - Alcorro did his best to meet the challenge but lacked the tools to become competitive - a southpaw without left hand punching power carries a major albatross - and leaving the right jab at home compounded the problems.

Stanza five saw the Tampa, Florida house dick docking the losing Colombian a point for low blow - not sure he actually saw the illegal, but no problem, once notified by Campbell of the violation Jorge hack quickly issued a summons.

Then round six and out of the proverbial blue it’s Campbell with a short but solid  right hand that rocks Alcorro - seeing his prey turn away, the old school veteran quickly pounced like a panther, and a second right hand closed the show.

Time of knockout 27 seconds into the stanza - and with the big win it looks clean and green a (Julio) Diaz title shot come the fall season.

Post Scripts: Nate Campbell (31-5-1, 25KO) ~ age 35 - personable - refers to himself as "old school" and displays the instincts of taking what is given to him The IBF lightweight title fight would be fitting note to drop the curtain on. 
                       Wilson Alcorro (25-8-3, 17 KO) ~ age 33 - likely too late for needed changes in technique -  cheated of punching power removes the southpaw advantages - has no outside game and too available for bigger punchers to be successful on the inside.

Closing comments: ****   Food for thought: of the Campbell five career losses two arrived short of the distance. Aussie Robbie Peden scored both - one carrying serious fallout came when after being hit low, he turns to referee to complain - Bingo! That’s when the lights went out.  Rest of the story: Last nite round five and there’s "Old school" turning to referee to complain of low blow - good news Alcorro zero power threat - but Diaz a different story. Hopefully, our man Campbell has refresher course - takes care of biz old school style - as in giving two for the price of one.

GEL   -

7-06-2007