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U.S. Hosts WBO Title Fight Amid Visa, Sanctioning Dispute

6/19/2026

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U.S. will host a World Boxing Organization (WBO) bout on June 20, 2026 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, with Oscar Collazo defending against Neider Valdez.
The WBO approved Valdez on exceptional circumstances, placing him #15 while Collazo is 14-0 and Valdez is 15-3-3 (12 KOs).
Visa issues forced Joey Canoy and Luis Castillo out, causing World Boxing Association (WBA) to refuse sanctioning the fight because Valdez lacks ranking, prompting DAZN to air card.

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Story summary

U.S. will host a World Boxing Organization (WBO) bout on June 20, 2026 at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, with Oscar Collazo defending against Neider Valdez.
The WBO approved Valdez on exceptional circumstances, placing him #15 while Collazo is 14-0 and Valdez is 15-3-3 (12 KOs).
Visa issues forced Joey Canoy and Luis Castillo out, causing World Boxing Association (WBA) to refuse sanctioning the fight because Valdez lacks ranking, prompting DAZN to air card.