Oscar Collazo Withdrew From October Fight
A rib injury suffered in training forced the cancellation of the flyweight title bout against Ricardo Sandoval.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Boxing
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Oscar Collazo has withdrawn from his scheduled October 10 flyweight title fight against Ricardo Sandoval due to a rib injury sustained during training. No replacement opponent has been named for Sandoval following the cancellation.
Why it matters
The injury prevents Collazo from essential training activities including sparring and hitting heavy bags, making him unable to compete in the championship bout. It remains uncertain if Ricardo Sandoval will be matched with a new opponent for the event.
Oscar Collazo maintains a professional record of 15-0 with 12 knockouts, while Ricardo Sandoval holds a record of 27-2 with 18 knockouts. Both fighters have historically high knockout rates in their respective careers.
The players
Oscar Collazo
He is a professional boxer currently holding an undefeated record of 15-0 with 12 knockouts.
Ricardo Sandoval
He is an accomplished boxer who holds the WBA and WBC flyweight titles with a career record of 27-2.
Floyd Schofield Jr.
He is an undefeated professional boxer with a 19-0 record who is slated for the main event.
Lucas Bahdi
He is an undefeated professional boxer with a 20-0 record who will face Floyd Schofield Jr.
The details
Collazo suffered damage to his ribs during training sessions, which restricts his ability to rotate his body and perform basic movements like running. Consequently, the highly anticipated flyweight title clash is off the card, leaving the WBA and WBC titleholder Sandoval without an opponent.
Timeline
October 10 was the original date set for the Collazo-Sandoval fight.
Season Trajectory
This cancellation disrupts the immediate flyweight title picture and complicates the promotional schedule for the upcoming event. It follows a pattern set by the mandatory title defense protocol of sanctioning bodies, potentially leading to a new opponent for Sandoval.
Ricardo Sandoval may receive a new opponent if sanctioning bodies enforce a mandatory defense for his WBA and WBC flyweight titles. The change removes the Collazo fight from the card, leaving Floyd Schofield Jr. and Lucas Bahdi as the featured main event.
The takeaway
Fighters often face significant career delays when training injuries force the cancellation of high-stakes title bouts. Fans should look for official announcements from sanctioning bodies regarding a potential replacement opponent for Sandoval.
Further reading
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