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Oscar Collazo To Defend Unified WBA,
WBO & Ring Magazine Minimumweight
World Titles Against Joey Canoy June 20
Widely regarded as one of boxing’s premier pound-for-pound
fighters, undefeated WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine
Minimumweight World Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo
(14-0, 11 KOs) of Villalba, Puerto Rico, will return to
Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Calif., to defend his unified
titles against General Santos City, Philippines native Joey
Canoy (25-5-2, 15 KOs). The 12-round world championship bout
will stream live worldwide on DAZN on Saturday, June 20, and
is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with
Miguel Cotto Promotions.
Collazo was last seen delivering another dominant title
defense against Mexico’s Jesus “Chiquito” Haro, forcing a
stoppage at the conclusion of the sixth round after Haro’s
corner advised the referee to halt the contest. With his
relentless pressure, elite skill set, and growing résumé of
championship victories, Collazo continues to cement his
status among the sport’s pound-for-pound elite.
Canoy enters the bout as a dangerous and battle-tested
contender, having previously challenged for a world title
and capturing the WBC International mini-flyweight title in
April 2025. Known for his relentless pressure and knockout
power, the Filipino contender now looks to shock one of
boxing’s top champions on the global stage.
“I'm so excited to be back in the ring this June 20th
against a great and proven opponent like Joey Canoy,” said
Oscar Collazo. “Fights like these are what keep my career
going and motivate me to give my all in every training camp
and every fight night. I'm always grateful to Miguel Cotto
Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions for keeping me active
and for working to get me the best fights for my career. We
remain focused, hungry, and ready for another great
challenge.”
“I have been dreaming about this all my life,” said Joey
Canoy. “Thank you to my team Sanman boxing and Miguel Cotto
promotions for giving me a chance to fight for my dream. I
am training hard and I have a month to go. I will do
everything to get an upset.”
“Oscar Collazo should be at the top of everyone’s
pound-for-pound list, and on June 20, he’s going to remind
the world exactly why,” said Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy,
Oscar De La Hoya. “He has already beaten many of the best
fighters in the division, and instead of taking the easy
road, he continues to seek out the toughest challenges
available and is stepping into the ring against a top
contender in Joey Canoy because that’s what true champions
do. Oscar never shies away from greatness; he runs toward
it. From top to bottom, this card is loaded with some of
Golden Boy’s most exciting prospects and proven contenders,
guaranteeing an action-packed night of world-class boxing
that Southern California fight fans will not want to miss.”
“Collazo is among the elite of boxing as one of the best
pound-for-pound fighters in the world,” said Chairman of
Miguel Cotto Promotions, Miguel Cotto. “On Saturday, June
20, he will test his skill once again against Joey Canoy. It
will be a true fireworks display in a clash of styles that
fans cannot afford to miss.”
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