Neider Alvarez set to replace Joey Canoy against Oscar Collazo Saturday
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Oscar Collazo has a new opponent for this Saturday's bout as Golden Boy Promotions has secured Neider Alvarez to step in for Joey Canoy, who encountered visa issues. The WBA and WBO have not yet confirmed whether the matchup will be sanctioned as a title fight. Alvarez, who holds a record of 15-3-3 with 12 knockouts, comes off a recent draw and has struggled with consistency in recent fights. Collazo, undefeated at 14-0 with 11 knockouts, enters as the heavy favorite against Alvarez, who has lost his last two bouts against noteworthy contenders.
- •Oscar Collazo faces Neider Alvarez on Saturday night.
- •Joey Canoy withdrew due to visa complications.
- •Neider Alvarez's recent record includes a draw and two losses.
- •The sanctioning status of the bout by WBA and WBO is pending.
- •Collazo aims to remain undefeated against Alvarez.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Neider Valdez in to face Oscar Collazo, replacing Joey Canoy
- 3:32 AMBad Left Hook — Neider Valdez in to face Oscar Collazo, replacing Joey Canoy
"Oscar Collazo needs a new opponent for Saturday, and he just may have one. Lance Pugmire reports that Golden Boy secured Mexico’s Neider Alvarez to face Collazo this weekend in a DAZN-streamed main event. Pugmire also says that the WBA and WBO have not yet officially confirmed whether they’ll sanction the replacement bout as a title fight. Collazo was originally set to face Joey Canoy, who had visa issues. Miguel Cotto Promotions tried to get Luis Castillo in as the replacement, but he also doesn’t have a visa. Alvarez (15-3-3, 12 KO) is something of a last-ditch call on paper. He’s 2-3-1 in his last six fights, with losses to contenders Erik Badillo and Erick Rosa, notably. He’s coming off of a six-round draw with .500 record club fighter Gerardo Rodriguez on May 30, so he just fought, too. Collazo (14-0, 11 KO) will obviously be a huge favorite. He was a clear favorite against Canoy, but Canoy’s level of quality has been proven significantly more than that of Alvarez.
"Oscar Collazo has a new opponent for Saturday night
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:32 AMNeider Valdez in to face Oscar Collazo, replacing Joey Canoy
Oscar Collazo has a new opponent for Saturday night
- Bad Left HookJun 18, 2026, 3:32 AMNeider Valdez in to face Oscar Collazo, replacing Joey Canoy
Oscar Collazo needs a new opponent for Saturday, and he just may have one. Lance Pugmire reports that Golden Boy secured Mexico’s Neider Alvarez to face Collazo this weekend in a DAZN-streamed main event. Pugmire also says that the WBA and WBO have not yet officially confirmed whether they’ll sanction the replacement bout as a title fight. Collazo was originally set to face Joey Canoy, who had visa issues. Miguel Cotto Promotions tried to get Luis Castillo in as the replacement, but he also doesn’t have a visa. Alvarez (15-3-3, 12 KO) is something of a last-ditch call on paper. He’s 2-3-1 in his last six fights, with losses to contenders Erik Badillo and Erick Rosa, notably. He’s coming off of a six-round draw with .500 record club fighter Gerardo Rodriguez on May 30, so he just fought, too. Collazo (14-0, 11 KO) will obviously be a huge favorite. He was a clear favorite against Canoy, but Canoy’s level of quality has been proven significantly more than that of Alvarez.
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