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A huge betting underdog against undefeated Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo, 27-year-old Filipino boxer Jayson Vayson shoots for the moon — and two world titles — in one intriguing bout on September 21
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Jayson Vayson is the huge underdog when he challenges unbeaten Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo for the World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association minimumweight crowns on Saturday, September 20 (Sunday, September 21, Manila time) at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
Latest fight odds put Collazo (12-0, 9 knockouts) a -2000 favorite over Vayson (14-1-1, 8 knockouts), who was listed at +950. This means a $2,000 wager on Collazo earns $100 if he wins, while a $100 bet on Vayson becomes $950 if the 27-year-old pride of Veruela, Agusan del Sur, prevails.
Vayson, victorious in his last four bouts, is unfazed by Collazo’s reputation and is determined to take the two belts home.
Reaping the benefits of training in Las Vegas since August, Vayson checked in at 104.4 pounds during the official weigh-in on Friday, September 19, a tad lighter than the 28-year-old Collazo’s 104.6.
According to head trainer Alan Alegria, Vayson is ready for whatever Collazo will bring in the ring and intends to outperform the champion in every way.
Physically, Vayson has the slight edge. At 5-foot-4, he is two inches taller than the southpaw Collazo and has a two-inch reach advantage as well.
Collazo’s resumé includes a seventh-round stoppage win over Filipino World Boxing Council champion Melvin Jerusalem on May 23, 2023, and a 12-round unanimous decision over Filipino veteran Vic Saludar in 2022.
Vayson, who trained at the Knuckleheads Boxing Gym of Sean Gibbons, arrived in Indio on Wednesday, September 17, accompanied by Alegria and manager/promoter Brico Santig. – Rappler.com