Oscar Collazo's rib injury postpones flyweight title fight with Ricardo Sandoval
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Oscar Collazo's scheduled flyweight title challenge against Ricardo Sandoval on October 10 has been canceled due to a rib injury sustained in training. The fight was set to be a highlight of the Golden Boy and Most Valuable Promotions co-promoted event. Although Collazo expressed deep disappointment and apologized to Sandoval and his team, he intends to reschedule the bout. The main event of the show, featuring Floyd Schofield against Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight title, remains unaffected.
- •Collazo suffers a rib injury, scrapping fight against Sandoval.
- •Fight was planned for October 10 but is now postponed.
- •Golden Boy and Most Valuable Promotions event will still feature a main event.
- •Collazo aims to reschedule the title challenge.
- •Schofield vs. Bahdi for vacant WBA lightweight title still takes place.
- 1:38 AMBad Left Hook — Oscar Collazo injured, flyweight title fight off
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Oscar Collazo injured, flyweight title fight off
"Oscar Collazo’s jump to flyweight will have to wait. The 105 lb titleholder suffered a rib injury in training ahead of his planned October 10 challenge against WBC and WBA flyweight titleholder Ricardo Sandoval, and the fight has been scrapped for now, according to Golden Boy. The Golden Boy and Most Valuable Promotions co-promoted event will go on, as the main event between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi, for the vacant WBA lightweight title, is still on. “This is a fight I wanted deeply,” Collazo said in a statement. “As a boxer, I pushed for this matchup to happen because I wanted to face this challenge and because I know how much it means to everyone who has been waiting to see it. My team and I have worked with seriousness and commitment throughout this camp, preparing to the fullest to be ready for fight day.” Collazo apologized to Sandoval and his team, and made clear he intends to reschedule the fight.
"Oscar Collazo won’t fight Ricardo Sandoval in October
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External links- Bad Left HookSep 19, 2026, 1:38 AMOscar Collazo injured, flyweight title fight off
Oscar Collazo’s jump to flyweight will have to wait. The 105 lb titleholder suffered a rib injury in training ahead of his planned October 10 challenge against WBC and WBA flyweight titleholder Ricardo Sandoval, and the fight has been scrapped for now, according to Golden Boy. The Golden Boy and Most Valuable Promotions co-promoted event will go on, as the main event between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi, for the vacant WBA lightweight title, is still on. “This is a fight I wanted deeply,” Collazo said in a statement. “As a boxer, I pushed for this matchup to happen because I wanted to face this challenge and because I know how much it means to everyone who has been waiting to see it. My team and I have worked with seriousness and commitment throughout this camp, preparing to the fullest to be ready for fight day.” Collazo apologized to Sandoval and his team, and made clear he intends to reschedule the fight.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 1:38 AMOscar Collazo injured, flyweight title fight off
Oscar Collazo won’t fight Ricardo Sandoval in October
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