The spotlight shines on Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, as undefeated world champion Oscar Collazo returns to action against Mexico’s Neider Valdez on Saturday, June 20. Originally scheduled to defend his unified WBA and WBO minimumweight titles against Joey Canoy, Collazo instead faces Valdez after the Filipino challenger withdrew due to visa complications.
Despite the late opponent change, fans remain eager to see whether Collazo can continue his impressive run and strengthen his position among boxing’s elite lighter-weight champions. The event is streamed live on DAZN and features several exciting bouts on the undercard.
Oscar Collazo vs Neider Valdez Fight Overview
Oscar Collazo entered the contest with a perfect 14-0 professional record, including 11 victories by knockout. The Puerto Rican star has quickly become one of the most dominant champions in the minimumweight division thanks to his aggressive style, technical precision, and finishing power.
Neider Valdez accepted the opportunity on short notice, bringing a record of 15 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws with 12 knockouts. While Valdez entered as the underdog, the Mexican fighter hoped to capitalize on the unexpected title opportunity and deliver a major upset.
The fight headlines a strong Golden Boy Promotions card from Oceanside and serves as another important chapter in Collazo’s rapidly growing championship career.
Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi Full Fight Card Results
Main Card
| Fight | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi | Ryan Garner def. Michael Magnesi | Unanimous Decision (116-112, 119-109, 118-110) |
| Bradley Goldsmith vs Brad Pauls | Bradley Goldsmith def. Brad Pauls | Unanimous Decision (99-90, 99-90, 97-92) |
| Lewis Edmondson vs Lyndon Arthur | Lewis Edmondson def. Lyndon Arthur | Unanimous Decision (96-94, 96-95, 97-93) |
| Adam Olaniyan vs Viktar Chvarkou | Adam Olaniyan def. Viktar Chvarkou | TKO – Round 2, 2:11 |
| Taylor Bevan vs Ryszard Lewicki | Taylor Bevan def. Ryszard Lewicki | Majority Decision (97-94, 97-94, 95-95) |
Preliminary Card
| Fight | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Lasha Guruli vs Liam Dillon | Lasha Guruli def. Liam Dillon | Points (76-75) |
| Iman Zahmatkesh vs Franklin Arinze | Iman Zahmatkesh def. Franklin Arinze | Points (77-74) |
| Charlie Senior vs Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce | Charlie Senior def. Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce | Points (79-73) |
| Leighton Birchall vs Cesar Ignacio Paredes | Leighton Birchall def. Cesar Ignacio Paredes | Points (60-54) |
| Mason Payne vs Cheikh Diop | Mason Payne def. Cheikh Diop | Points (60-54) |
| William Birchall vs Miroslav Prochazka | William Birchall def. Miroslav Prochazka | TKO – Round 1, 0:53 |
Main Event Recap
Ryan Garner remained undefeated and captured a significant victory over Michael Magnesi in the main event at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England. Garner controlled the action across 12 rounds and earned a unanimous decision victory with scorecards of 116-112, 119-109, and 118-110. The win further strengthens Garner’s position among the top contenders in the super featherweight division.
The co-main event saw Bradley Goldsmith produce an impressive performance against Brad Pauls, while Lewis Edmondson edged former British title challenger Lyndon Arthur by unanimous decision. Adam Olaniyan delivered one of the night’s most decisive finishes, stopping Viktar Chvarkou via second-round TKO.
Oscar Collazo vs Neider Valdez Round-by-Round Updates
Oscar Collazo vs Neider Valdez Round-by-Round Updates
Round-by-round updates, key moments, knockdowns, and official scoring details will be added here as the fight progresses live from Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.
Result: Live updates will be added throughout the fight until the official winner is announced.
Main Card Results
Live
- Oscar Collazo vs Neider Valdez
- Yair Gallardo vs Buneet Bisla
- Ruslan Abdullaev vs Orestes Velazquez
- Joshua Edwards vs Garreth Payton
Completed Bouts
- Cayden Griffiths def. Alan Edgar Ayala Crisosto via TKO (Round 3, 2:49)
Preliminary Card Results
- Daniel Garcia def. Christopher Rodriguez via KO (Round 1)
- Nikolai Terteryan def. DePriest Johnson via KO (Round 1)
- Lorenzo Garcia def. Tylan Gilmore-Smith via KO (Round 2)
How to Watch Oscar Collazo vs Neider Valdez
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Frontwave Arena, Oceanside, California, USA
Streaming Platform: DAZN (subscription required)
Final Thoughts
Oscar Collazo entered the evening as one of boxing’s brightest champions and a heavy favorite against late replacement Neider Valdez. While the opponent changed, the expectations surrounding Collazo remained the same: deliver another dominant performance and continue building momentum toward bigger championship opportunities.
Fans can follow live round-by-round updates, fight results, and official winner announcements throughout the event as the action unfolds in Oceanside.