Comments Thread For: Nate Campbell’s MSG Demise Confirms a Painful Reality

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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - You’d be hard-pressed to find a boxing writer not fond of Nate Campbell.

Not only is the veteran Floridian a tough guy who’ll always provide an honest effort in the ring, but he’s also one of the most straightforward, cooperative and quotable athletes you’ll ever meet.

Which is why I was a little sad on Saturday night.

When the 38-year-old dropped a one-sided decision to Golden Boy prospect Victor Ortiz at Madison Square Garden, it got me recognizing for the first time that the “Galaxxy Warrior’s” days in the ring might indeed be numbered.

And while it’s hardly illogical to think a guy in his late 30s would be closer to the end of the line than the beginning, it seemed Campbell in last few years was one of a growing trend of fighters defying time – and actually improving – as they’ve aged.

So in spite of his vintage, that end was hardly in sight.

Until now.

Heading into the weekend it had been more than four years since his last loss – a unanimous verdict to Isaac Hlatshwayo for the IBO lightweight title in April 2006. And among the five wins since was his shining moment, a split decision over then-unbeaten Juan Diaz for the IBF, WBA and WBO straps. [Click Here To Read More]

[Cash Cow]

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - You’d be hard-pressed to find a boxing writer not fond of Nate Campbell.

Not only is the veteran Floridian a tough guy who’ll always provide an honest effort in the ring, but he’s also one of the most straightforward, cooperative and quotable athletes you’ll ever meet.

Which is why I was a little sad on Saturday night.

When the 38-year-old dropped a one-sided decision to Golden Boy prospect Victor Ortiz at Madison Square Garden, it got me recognizing for the first time that the “Galaxxy Warrior’s” days in the ring might indeed be numbered.

And while it’s hardly illogical to think a guy in his late 30s would be closer to the end of the line than the beginning, it seemed Campbell in last few years was one of a growing trend of fighters defying time – and actually improving – as they’ve aged.

So in spite of his vintage, that end was hardly in sight.

Until now.

Heading into the weekend it had been more than four years since his last loss – a unanimous verdict to Isaac Hlatshwayo for the IBO lightweight title in April 2006. And among the five wins since was his shining moment, a split decision over then-unbeaten Juan Diaz for the IBF, WBA and WBO straps. [Click Here To Read More]

So nate Campbell lost because he hurt his back in the first round?

 

[Dirk Diggler UK]

The painful reality that hes a garbage fighter.

[xcaret v3]

this bum never stops crying

[DLT]

Im still not sold on Nate being as crappy as everyone thinks. I think Ortiz was also just a horrible matchup for him with his speed & most of all his Southpaw style. Nate did good against Casamayor but Joel isnt going to move or run like Ortiz. He had no chance against that style. I think against someone else he would look better but he's also getting up there and has been shaky in all of his performances lately so he might as well hang em up

[OnePunch]

[B][CENTER][SIZE="3"]So nate Campbell lost because he hurt his back in the first round?

No, he lost because Victor Ortiz beat him. But to think that his physical condition didn't play a role is just ******.

[Scott9945]

Campbell is simply past his prime and best weight. Older fighters are more injury prone. Nothing complicated about it.

[infamous larryx]

campbell looked plain old to me

[OnePunch]

Im still not sold on Nate being as crappy as everyone thinks. I think Ortiz was also just a horrible matchup for him with his speed & most of all his Southpaw style. Nate did good against Casamayor but Joel isnt going to move or run like Ortiz. He had no chance against that style. I think against someone else he would look better but he's also getting up there and has been shaky in all of his performances lately so he might as well hang em up

Nah, Nate has always loved southpaws, and has pretty much demolished every southpaw he ever fought (Abadia, Navarro, Attah, Zegan, Quiles, Alcorro) . Even in the Casamayor fight, after the fight Casa went to the hospital and Nate went to the casino. It wasnt the style matchup with Ortiz. It was father time and a bad sciatic. And alot of credit goes to Ortiz because once he figured out that Nate couldn't turn and plant, he stayed at range and boxed well all night. When Nate got close Victor either turned him, or tied him up. He fought a perfect fight.

[Bee Keepz]

So Nate Campbell gets steroid shots.