By Sean Crose
On Saturday night, Nicholas Walters, once a popular world champion, stepped into the ring once more, aiming to reclaim his former glory. At 39 years old, he faced a much younger opponent, Luis Torres, in a bout that aired on PROBOX TV from Long Beach, California.
In the first round, Walters started strong, landing powerful punches with a confident demeanor. Torres, however, found his rhythm in the second round, effectively stringing his punches together. As the fight progressed, the two men traded blows in the third round, with Walters eventually succumbing to a knockdown right before the round concluded. Despite the setback, Walters managed to rise before the referee counted him out. Nevertheless, his corner decided to stop the fight before the fourth round could begin.
Witnessing a fighter reach the twilight of their career is always a poignant moment. It seems that Walters might have reached the end of his professional boxing journey. However, it’s important to remember the heights of his career when he was not only respected but feared. One of his career-defining moments was his decisive victory over Nonito Donaire. Prior to Saturday’s fight, Walters had only one loss, inflicted by the formidable Vasyl Lomachenko, which is no small feat in itself.
