Oscar Collazo
Puerto Rican boxing sensation Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo continues his dominant reign. On Saturday, the undefeated champion retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA) minimumweight crowns. He successfully defeated Jesus “Chiquito” Haro via a brutal technical knockout inside the Honda Center in sunny Anaheim, California.
A Masterclass in the Ring
From the opening bell, Collazo showed exactly why he holds unified gold. Haro initially tried hard to be very evasive, using his footwork to avoid the champion’s devastating power. However, Collazo remained patient and calculated. He stalked his opponent across the canvas, slowly cutting off the ring.
The Puerto Rican star began targeting Haro’s body with punishing shots. These relentless attacks quickly took their toll on the Mexican-American challenger. By the middle rounds, Haro was visibly slowing down. Ultimately, Collazo’s strategy proved too much to handle. The relentless body blows forced Haro’s corner to stop the fight after the sixth round. Consequently, this marked the very first stoppage loss of Haro’s professional boxing career.
Chasing Pound-For-Pound Greatness
With this spectacular victory, Collazo improves his flawless professional record to an impressive 14-0, boasting 11 knockouts. He has successfully defended his WBO title multiple times since claiming it in 2023. He remains the first mini-flyweight in history to become The Ring champion in the division. After the bout, Collazo made his future ambitions crystal clear to the roaring crowd. He wants to climb even higher in the sport’s elite rankings. Specifically, he intends to reach the top five of The Ring magazine’s prestigious pound-for-pound list. He currently sits at number ten, but his recent performances show he is ready for more action.
What Is Next For El Pupilo?
This Anaheim bout was originally intended as a stay-busy fight. Now, fans are eagerly looking ahead to the summer. A highly anticipated rematch with Melvin Jerusalem is reportedly in the works. Jerusalem must first defend his own title successfully this May.
If everything goes according to plan, the boxing world will soon witness another epic showdown. Oscar Collazo has proven he is a fierce competitor who refuses to back down. As he continues to dispatch tough challengers with absolute ease, “El Pupilo” is rapidly cementing his lasting legacy as a true, undeniable Puerto Rican boxing legend for future generations.
