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Oscar Collazo to Face New Opponent for June 20 World Title Defence

Neider Valdez (15-3-3, 12 KOs) has stepped up to challenge Oscar Collazo (14-0, 11 KOs) for the WBA and WBO minimumweight world titles. Joey Canoy (25-5-2, 15 KOs, 1 NC) was originally set to face the Puerto Rican on June 20. According to a Wednesday press release, however, visa-related issues forced the Filipino to withdraw. A new opponent was sought and Valdez stepped in as a result. Collazo-Valdez will headline a Golden Boy Promotions card – …

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“There’s a fight on, don’t worry, there’s a fight on.” With those words, Puerto Rican world champion Oscar “Pupilo” Collazo confirmed yesterday that he has a new opponent for his fight this Saturday in California, after Filipino Joey Canoy…

Unified World Champion WBA and WBO of the minimum weight, Oscar Collazo (14-0.11 KO), will not be able to defend their titles against the Filipino Joey Canoy, combat that was to take place this Saturday 20 June at the Frontwave Arena of Oceanside (California).The evening organized by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions and broadcast live by DAZN seems to continue, but with another background fight.

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Boxing News 24 broke the news on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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