Oscar Collazo faced off against Gerardo Zapata in a one-sided main event that showcased Collazo’s dominance in the ring. While Collazo controlled the first round and part of the second, Zapata surprised everyone with a hard looping overhand right hook that staggered Collazo. Despite being in trouble, Collazo managed to stay out of Zapata’s punching range and tied him up to survive the round.
From the third round onwards, Collazo took control of the fight by aggressively stalking Zapata and constantly backing him up. He showcased superior work rate and landed stinging jabs, uppercuts, and punch combinations to both the head and body, leaving Zapata with no answer. Throughout the fight, Zapata remained defensive and failed to throw many punches, especially in the latter rounds where he appeared fatigued.
Collazo displayed his power and skill by connecting on several significant punches throughout the fight. He stunned Zapata with a left uppercut in the third round, staggered him with a left-right hook in the fifth, and pushed him to the ropes with a right jab in the sixth. Collazo continued to dominate by landing numerous unanswered punches in the eighth and ninth rounds, trying to finish the fight.
According to CompuBox punch statistics, Collazo outperformed Zapata in every aspect of the fight. He threw more punches, landed significantly more punches, and had a better connect percentage. Collazo landed more jabs and power punches than Zapata, showcasing his technical superiority throughout the bout.
With this victory, Collazo improved his record to 10-0, successfully defending his title for the third time. He expressed his desire to remain active in the ring and fight for a unification bout in the early part of 2025. Collazo’s fans, who cheered him on during the fight, are eager to see him continue his winning streak and further establish his dominance in the world of boxing.
Oscar Collazo’s impressive victory over Gerardo Zapata solidified his position as the unbeaten WBO world minimum champion. His technical skill, power punches, and complete statistical dominance showcased his capabilities as a formidable boxer. As he looks towards future challenges and unification bouts, Collazo’s fans can expect to see more exciting performances from him in the coming months and years.