By Elisinio Castillo
The always dangerous Breidis Prescott (29-8, 21KOs) will look to bounce back on October 22 when he returns to the ring in Palmar de Varela, Colombia.
Prescott has been out of the ring since suffering a seventh round knockout loss to Levan Ghvamichava in July. It was Prescott's third loss in his last five fights and he admits that he considered the possibility of retirement.
After taking some time to think it over, he felt it was best to continue his career.
On the card, he will face Francisco Figueroa (20-7-1, 13KOs) at 147 pounds over the 10 rounds.
Prescott won an eight round decision over Figueroa back in March of 2012, at junior welterweight, and right before he faced Terence Crawford in March of the following year. That win by Crawford started his rise as a superstar.
There was a time when Figueroa was viewed as a tough contender in the junior welterweight division, but now he's lost his last four bouts and he's been winless since 2008. In his last fight, in April of 2014, he was knocked out in five rounds by Erick Bone.
"It's a good opportunity to restore my confidence. In the United States they have not closed the doors. I'm waiting for a new international fight; I'm preparing in Valledupar, I want to recover because even though I lost I still have a lot to give to boxing," said Prescott.
Prescott is still best known for knocking out Amir Khan in 54 seconds back in 2008 and the war he waged with Mike Alvarado in 2011.
