Oscar Collazo Unifies Minimumweight Titles in Victory

Oscar Collazo made history by defeating Thammanoon Niyomtrong to unify the WBO and WBA minimumweight titles, marking a significant achievement for Puerto Rico. The fight, held on the undercard of a major boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw Collazo drop Niyomtrong three times before the referee stopped the contest in the seventh round. Collazo's victory came after a dominant performance, where he showcased his superior speed and boxing intelligence, ultimately delivering a decisive left uppercut that ended the fight. Following the bout, Collazo expressed his ambition to become the first undisputed champion from Puerto Rico, emphasizing his respect for Niyomtrong despite the defeat. This win improves Collazo's record to 11-0 with 8 knockouts, while Niyomtrong suffers his first loss, dropping to 25-1. The fight highlighted Collazo's potential to rise through the ranks in the boxing world.