Boxing Homecoming Postponed: Balderas’ Opponent Misses Weight

Junior welterweight Karlos Balderas' long-awaited homecoming fight gets delayed as his opponent misses weight, leading to disappointment and a venue change. Stay tuned for the rescheduled bout and Balderas' upcoming debut with 360 Promotions.

Wren Quicksilver June 7, 2024

Boxing Homecoming Postponed as Opponent Misses Weight

Junior welterweight boxer Karlos Balderas, a 2016 U.S. Olympian, will have to wait a bit longer for his highly anticipated homecoming fight. Balderas’ bout, scheduled for Friday’s 360 Promotions event at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, has been postponed after his opponent, Gilberto Espinoza Zarate, came in overweight at the ceremonial weigh-in.

Delayed Debut with New Promoter

The 27-year-old Balderas (14-2, 12 KOs), who hails from nearby Santa Maria, California, had hoped to fight close to his hometown for the first time, a mere 30-minute drive away. This contest was also set to be his debut with his new promoter, 360 Promotions.

“This show was going to be his long-awaited homecoming,” said promoter Tom Loeffler. “Our promise to him when we signed him to a promotional contract was this was the first show that he’d be on. The opponent said he was on weight this week, then came in 10 pounds overweight. It is disappointing and very unprofessional.”

New Date Confirmed

Balderas will now make his debut with 360 Promotions on July 26 at the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California, Loeffler confirmed. This comes after a period of nearly 11 months of inactivity for Balderas, who last fought in July 2022, losing to Nahir Albright via a majority decision.

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