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Collazo Retains Title, Fundora Shines at Boxing Showcase

9/21/2025

Summary

Collazo Defends Title

Oscar Collazo retained his WBA/WBO Minimumweight title, defeating Jayson Vayson by TKO in the seventh round at Fantasy Springs Resort, California.
Collazo aims to unify the division and become Puerto Rico's first four-belt male champion.
Gabriela Fundora defended her undisputed flyweight title, winning against Alexas Kubicki by TKO in the seventh round, improving her record to 17-0.
Grant Flores secured a unanimous decision over Courtney Pennington, advancing to 12-0.
The event showcased several undercard fights featuring emerging boxing talent.

Summary

Fundora Retains Title

Gabriela Fundora successfully defended her undisputed flyweight title, defeating Alexas Kubicki by seventh-round TKO at Fantasy Springs Resort, California, and improving her record to 17-0.
Fundora leveraged her height and reach, delivering powerful combinations that stifled Kubicki's offense.
Post-fight, Fundora hinted at moving to a lower weight class for additional title opportunities.
The event also highlighted Oscar Collazo defending his title, showcasing emerging boxing talent.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1966, the World Boxing Association (WBA) transformed professional boxing by introducing multiple title belts. Oscar Collazo's recent victory in 2023 aims to unify the Minimumweight division, potentially making him Puerto Rico's first four-belt male champion. This evolution reflects a broader trend toward inclusivity, as seen in Gabriela Fundora's title defense, highlighting the rising prominence of female boxers in a traditionally male-dominated sport.

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Collazo Defends Title

Oscar Collazo retained his WBA/WBO Minimumweight title, defeating Jayson Vayson by TKO in the seventh round at Fantasy Springs Resort, California.
Collazo aims to unify the division and become Puerto Rico's first four-belt male champion.
Gabriela Fundora defended her undisputed flyweight title, winning against Alexas Kubicki by TKO in the seventh round, improving her record to 17-0.
Grant Flores secured a unanimous decision over Courtney Pennington, advancing to 12-0.
The event showcased several undercard fights featuring emerging boxing talent.

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