Valdez steps in for Canoy against Collazo in title fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Neider Valdez Aguilar replaces Joey Canoy to face Oscar Collazo for the unified WBA and WBO minimumweight titles on June 20 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. Canoy was unable to enter the United States due to visa issues, frustrating fans who hoped to see his title shot. Valdez, a 25-year-old Mexican prospect with a record of 15-3-3, must adapt quickly as the last-minute challenger. Collazo remains focused on defending his titles and staying active in the ring despite the change in opponent.
- •Valdez faces Collazo on June 20 in Oceanside, California.
- •Canoy's visa issues prevent him from competing.
- •Valdez previously lost a title match against Erick Rosa.
- •Collazo defends his unified minimumweight titles.
- •Fight will be streamed live on DAZN.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Visa issues pull Canoy from Collazo's title defense, open door for Valdez
"A visa snag knocked Joey Canoy out of his title shot before he ever threw a punch. Now Neider Valdez Aguilar steps in on short notice to challenge Oscar Collazo's unified minimumweight titles Saturday.
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