Oscar Collazo Wants Ricardo Sandoval Fight, Says He’d Like To Stay At 112 Pounds

“I feel great. I feel great. I love this division,” Collazo said to DAZN. “Matter of fact, I want to stay in the division a long time. Let’s see.”

The fight at flyweight was originally viewed as a temporary adjustment following Joey Canoy’s withdrawal, but Collazo indicated afterward that he could stay in the division if the right opportunities present themselves.

One opportunity immediately caught his attention. During his post-fight interview, Collazo was asked about a potential showdown with WBA and WBO flyweight champion Ricardo Sandoval.

“I really want it. It really interests me,” Collazo said. “I’m ready for it. I’m ready for the big fights. I’m ready to make history. That’s the fight that I want.”

A fight between Collazo and Sandoval would match two reigning champions from neighboring weight classes. Sandoval recently captured the WBA and WBO flyweight titles and has emerged as one of the division’s leading names.

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya quickly endorsed the matchup after hearing Collazo’s interest.

“I want Oscar Collazo to go up two weight divisions, and let’s do that fight,” De La Hoya said about a fight against Sandoval.

“It’s the biggest, best fight out there for both guys,” he said. “Stylistically, it will be a war. It will be a tremendous, tremendous fight.”

Collazo remains the unified WBA and WBO champion at 105 pounds, while Sandoval holds the WBA and WBO flyweight titles at 112. Both Collazo and promoter Oscar De La Hoya expressed interest in pursuing the matchup following Saturday night’s victory.