SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – The WBO Mini Flyweight World Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (7-0, 5 KOs) hosted a press convention right this moment forward of his historic title protection in opposition to Filipino fighter Garen “Hellboy” Diagan (10-3, 5 KOs) in his native Puerto Rico. The 12-round combat might be broadcast dwell worldwide on DAZN and is offered in affiliation with Miguel Cotto Promotions and H2 Leisure. The occasion will happen on Saturday, August 26 on the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A handful of fighters of the Collazo vs. Diagan undercard had been additionally current on the press convention. Juan Carlos “El Indio” Camacho Jr. (15-1 7 KOs) will face Jorge Luis Orozco (17-3-2, 11 KOs) in a 10-round, 115-pound bout for the NABF title. Former world champion Angel ‘Tito’ Acosta (23-4, 22 KOs) will combat former world contender Carlos ‘El Chocorroncito’ Buitrago (37-9-1, 21 KOs) in a 10-round flyweight combat.
Here’s what the members needed to say:
OSCAR “EL PUPILO” COLLAZO, WBO MINI FLYWEIGHT:
“I’m very excited and glad. Two extra days to come back and we’ll make our first title protection in entrance of my individuals on the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. I’m very grateful that Golden Boy and DAZN along with Miguel Cotto Promotions had made my dream come true. I do know that Diagan is able to combat and can are available in hungry, however I’m prepared for him and the World Championship belt will keep in my island of Puerto Rico.”
GAREN “HELLBOY” DIAGAN, MINI FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHALLENGER:
“I’m very glad to be in Puerto Rico, and thanks to Miguel Cotto Promotions for the chance. I give a whole lot of respect to Collazo. He is a superb fighter. I’ve performed all my job in my coaching camp to turn into a champion. I’m prepared to offer my all this Saturday night time for my household and the Philippines.”
JUAN CARLOS “EL INDIO” CAMACHO JR., SUPER FLYWEIGHT FIGHTER:
“I’m able to take Orozco and defend my title. That is the combat that I used to be pursuing that may take me to the opposite stage. Having the chance to be a part of the basic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico battles motivates me as a result of this one might be for the ages.”
ANGEL “TITO” ACOSTA, FORMER WORLD CHAMPION:
“I do know Buitrago very effectively and I’ll beat him once more even simpler than our first combat. I hope he’s prepared as a result of I’m coming after him to get my title shot.”
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