Oscar Collazo Stops Jayson Vayson in Round Seven
Oscar Collazo stopped Jayson Vayson by seventh-round TKO on September 20, 2025, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California, retaining his minimumweight titles. The World Boxing Association recorded the result as a technical knockout.
A Fight That Deserved a Cleaner Finish
Collazo started strong, dropping Vayson with a sharp counter late in Round 1. The champion’s southpaw jab and relentless body work kept Vayson on the defensive through the early rounds. Yet the Filipino underdog showed heart, landing a punishing body shot in Round 4 and rallying with flurries that briefly slowed Collazo’s momentum.
Despite trailing on the scorecards—judges had it 59-54 across the board—Vayson was still trading punches when his corner unexpectedly threw in the towel at 1:41 of Round 7. The stoppage stunned the crowd and even Vayson himself, who later said, “I was shocked they stopped the fight. I felt like I could still fight”.
Trainer Allan Alegria defended the decision, citing concern over Vayson’s shaky legs and declining output. “I was thinking about his safety,” Alegria explained. “He slowed down the last two rounds and I didn’t want it to come to a point where he’d get badly hurt”.
Undercard Delivers Fireworks
The co-main event saw Gabriela Fundora (16-0, 8 KOs) retain her undisputed flyweight crown with a seventh-round TKO over Canada’s Alexas Kubicki (13-2, 2 KOs), who stepped in as a late replacement.
Other results from the card included:
- Ruslan Abdullaev defeated Kevin Johnson via unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73)
- Joel Iriarte stopped Eduardo Hernandez in Round 3 (2:06)
- Grant Flores outpointed Courtney Pennington (80-71, 80-71, 79-72)
- Gael Cabrera knocked out Judy Flores in Round 1 (2:59)
- Javid Ramirez and Adriana Pineiro both won by unanimous decision in their respective bouts
Collazo’s Path to Undisputed Status
With the win, Collazo remains undefeated and improves to 4-0 against Filipino fighters, including victories over Vic Saludar and Melvin Jerusalem. A rematch with Jerusalem or a unification bout with IBF titleholder Pedro Taduran could be next, as Collazo eyes his place in Puerto Rican boxing history.
Conclusion
Oscar Collazo’s performance was clinical, but the controversy surrounding the stoppage will linger. Jayson Vayson proved he belonged on the world stage, and while the ending may have robbed fans of a full conclusion, it also underscored the brutal calculus of boxing: safety versus spectacle. For Collazo, the march toward undisputed glory continues. For Vayson, redemption may not be far behind.
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