{"id":353163,"date":"2026-06-19T08:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T03:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=353163"},"modified":"2026-06-19T08:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T03:24:32","slug":"oscar-collazo-says-ricardo-sandoval-fight-would-be-one-of-the-best-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/19\/oscar-collazo-says-ricardo-sandoval-fight-would-be-one-of-the-best-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Oscar Collazo Says Ricardo Sandoval Fight Would Be ‘One Of The Best In The World’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Oscar Collazo says a move up in weight could occur as soon as this yr, with the unbeaten Puerto Rican champion identifying fellow Golden Boy fighter Ricardo Sandoval as certainly one of the opponents he would love to face if he leaves the minimumweight division.<\/p>\n

Collazo currently holds the WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine titles at 105 kilos and can defend them against late alternative Neider Valdez on Saturday night at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. Looking beyond that fight, Collazo says he still desires to develop into the undisputed champion at minimumweight but can be considering opportunities at junior flyweight and flyweight.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAfter this fight, I would like the WBC champion by September-October, or I could go as much as 108 or 112 kilos,\u201d Collazo told BoxingScene<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI might like to fight the winner between Iwata and Erik Badillo. I do know I could do it. We\u2019re already talking about it, so I do know it may occur as soon as this yr.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sandoval recently captured the WBC and WBA flyweight titles and can be promoted by Golden Boy.<\/p>\n

\u201cConsider me, yes, I do know I could make that fight,\u201d Collazo said. \u201cPuerto Rico-Mexico is an excellent rivalry. Ricardo Sandoval is an excellent fighter. I\u2019m here to make big fights, to do the unimaginable.\u201d<\/p>\n

During Thursday\u2019s final press conference, Collazo was asked about Sandoval.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re in the identical promoter. He had a protracted layoff. Hey, we\u2019ll see,\u201d Collazo said. \u201cMexico and Puerto Rico, it can be among the best fights on the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez confirmed that a fight between the 2 champions has already been discussed.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne in all the things we talked about is perhaps him moving up and fighting Ricardo Sandoval at 112,\u201d Gomez said. \u201cCollazo does wish to unify and get all of the belts. I don\u2019t think it can be next, but we’ve got talked about it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI get excited just as a fan to have the opportunity to see that fight. The skill level is so high for each fighters.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Before any move up in weight can develop into reality, Collazo must first get past Valdez on Saturday\u2019s DAZN essential event. A victory would keep him on track toward either undisputed status at minimumweight or a move into the divisions above searching for larger fights.<\/p>\n

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Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, recognized for his direct evaluation and extensive coverage of the worldwide fight landscape. His reporting focuses on major bouts, divisional developments, and the game\u2019s most discussed storylines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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