Looking ahead isn’t something that Chris Colbert normally indulges in but he knows he’s just one win away from landing numerous big-time fights.

Colbert’s time at 135 pounds was supposed to be short-lived. However, after taking a look at the barren landscape at 130, Colbert figured that it made little to no sense to go back down in weight. So, with the Brooklyn native getting ready to run things back with Jose Valenzuela, the 27-year-old already knows who he wants to face immediately after.  

“I want Gervonta Davis,” said Colbert to BoxingScene.com during a recent interview. “Gervonta Davis is the best guy in the 135-pound division. Gervonta Davis is a tremendous fighter.”

For the first time in a long time, Colbert (17-1, 6 KOs) handled this particular training camp a bit differently. Usually, Colbert’s camps take place in the heart of Brooklyn. But, with coach Sosa, his current trainer, forced to deal with prior obligations, Colbert packed his bags and headed down to Baltimore.

Colbert worked closely with Barry Hunter and several members of Davis’ team. He also worked side by side with Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) himself.

There was something inspiring about hitting the pads and doing drills next to a three-division champ who just so happens to be a multi-millionaire and one of the most popular fighters in the sport. Of course, Colbert wants that fame and fortune for himself. With that said, the loquacious contender appreciates who Davis has become and everything he went through to finally get there.

“Watching him motivated me,” continued Colbert. "That’s a young black man that came from the trenches like me making millions. He can do whatever he wants and step the way he wanna step. He motivates me to keep going and work harder and be a better fighter. I like working around fighters like that.”