Oscar Collazo Stops Jayson Vayson in Seventh Round
Óscar Collazo stopped Jayson Vayson by seventh-round TKO on September 20, 2025, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. The win kept Collazo unbeaten and preserved his minimumweight titles. The World Boxing Association’s recap records the result as a seventh-round technical knockout.
Collazo’s Pressure Builds
Collazo entered the bout as the unbeaten champion, bringing a compact southpaw stance and steady body attack. Vayson, making his U.S. appearance, used his reach and movement to answer with combinations and keep the champion from settling into a one-sided rhythm. The challenger had success in stretches, but Collazo continued pressing and investing in body shots as the rounds progressed.
The seventh round ended when Vayson’s corner signaled that he could not continue. The official result was a technical knockout for Collazo at 1:41. The stoppage drew attention because Vayson had remained active and competitive, while reports noted that the champion was ahead on the scorecards when the fight was halted.
Titles Retained, Questions Remain
The win kept Collazo’s WBA and WBO minimumweight championships with him, along with recognition from The Ring. It extended his unbeaten run and kept him in position for future unification bouts. Vayson’s challenge showed he could compete at championship level, although the ending left the teams and viewers with different views about whether the fight should have continued.
Collazo vs. Vayson headlined Golden Boy Promotions’ September 20 card in Indio. The event also featured a title defense by Gabriela Fundora and several unbeaten prospects. The result gave Collazo another successful defense, while the disputed corner stoppage became the main talking point after the bell.
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