Oscar Collazo Retains Unified Minimumweight Titles After Seventh-Round Corner Stoppage in California

Puerto Rico's Oscar Collazo successfully retained his unified WBA and WBO minimumweight titles by defeating Filipino challenger Jayson Vayson via a controversial seventh-round corner stoppage at Fantasy Springs Casino. Although Vayson was competitive and had moments of success, including a strong fourth round where he landed body shots, his corner stopped the fight despite his desire to continue, citing concerns for his safety as he appeared to slow down and show signs of fatigue. Collazo, who knocked Vayson down early in the first round, was ahead on all judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage. The decision surprised both Vayson and the crowd, leading to whistles and boos during the fight's conclusion. Collazo, now 13-0 with 10 knockouts, may aim next for undisputed status or a move up in weight to face other champions like Ricardo Sandoval. This victory marks Collazo's third consecutive stoppage win and his strong record against Filipino fighters, setting up potential future high-profile matches.