Jayson Vayson embraces underdog tag in double-world title struggle vs. Collazo

An enormous betting underdog towards undefeated Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo, 27-year-old Filipino boxer Jayson Vayson shoots for the moon — and two world titles — in a single intriguing bout on September 21

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Jayson Vayson is the massive underdog when he challenges unbeaten Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo for the World Boxing Group and World Boxing Affiliation minimumweight crowns on Saturday, September 20 (Sunday, September 21, Manila time) at Fantasy Springs On line casino in Indio, California.

Newest struggle odds put Collazo (12-0, 9 knockouts) a -2000 favourite over Vayson (14-1-1, 8 knockouts), who was listed at +950. This implies a $2,000 wager on Collazo earns $100 if he wins, whereas a $100 wager on Vayson turns into $950 if the 27-year-old pleasure of Veruela, Agusan del Sur, prevails.

Vayson, victorious in his final 4 bouts, is unfazed by Collazo’s status and is decided to take the 2 belts residence.

Reaping the advantages of coaching in Las Vegas since August, Vayson checked in at 104.4 kilos in the course of the official weigh-in on Friday, September 19, a tad lighter than the 28-year-old Collazo’s 104.6.

In keeping with head coach Alan Alegria, Vayson is prepared for no matter Collazo will convey within the ring and intends to outperform the champion in each means.

Bodily, Vayson has the slight edge. At 5-foot-4, he’s two inches taller than the southpaw Collazo and has a two-inch attain benefit as effectively.

Collazo’s resumé features a seventh-round stoppage win over Filipino World Boxing Council champion Melvin Jerusalem on Could 23, 2023, and a 12-round unanimous choice over Filipino veteran Vic Saludar in 2022.

Vayson, who educated on the Knuckleheads Boxing Fitness center of Sean Gibbons, arrived in Indio on Wednesday, September 17, accompanied by Alegria and supervisor/promoter Brico Santig. – Rappler.com