Luis Collazo

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Luis Collazo
Born (1981-04-22) April 22, 1981 (age 43)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGod's Way
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins39
Wins by KO20
Losses9
No contests1

Luis Collazo (born April 22, 1981) is an American former professional boxer who held the WBA welterweight title from 2005 to 2006.

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Professional career

Collazo is of Puerto Rican descent, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. [1]

Collazo won the WBA Welterweight title on April 2, 2005, with a 12-round split decision victory over defending champion Jose Antonio Rivera. However, the WBA had elevated Cory Spinks to "Undisputed Champion" status before he had lost his titles to Zab Judah, so Collazo was not yet the definitive champion of that organization. On January 7, 2006, Judah lost a 12-round decision to Carlos Baldomir in New York. Baldomir had chosen to pay the sanctioning fee of the WBC only; as a result Judah's WBA undisputed title was vacated. With Judah's loss, Collazo then attained recognition as the WBA's sole welterweight champion. On May 13, 2006, he lost the title to Ricky Hatton in a very tight and controversial affair which went the distance.

On February 10, 2007, he lost a 12-round unanimous decision versus Sugar Shane Mosley in which he injured his hand early in the fight and continued on till the end. After working back from the injury through rehab and aggressive training, by long-time trainer Nirmal Lorick, Luis fought on the Roy Jones Jr. vs. Félix Trinidad card, January 19, 2008, at Madison Square Gardens. He won a one-sided victory against Edvan Dos Santos Barros (9-5-1, 7 KOs), winning 100-90 on 2 judges' scorecards and 99-91 on the other.

On September 28, 2008, on the Mosley vs. Mayorga undercard, Collazo stopped Russell Jordan (now 15-6) in the eighth and final round of their bout.

On January 17, 2009, Collazo fought the undefeated Andre Berto for the WBC Welterweight. Collazo lost a very close fight and a controversial unanimous decision after 12 rounds. Collazo appeared to be ahead most of the fight. The scores were 113-114, 113-114 and the third judge Bill Clancy scored the bout 111-116 which was found by some to be controversial.

On January 30, 2014, Collazo defeated Victor Ortiz in the first match up for Ortiz since his jaw was broken. Collazo landed a right hook to Ortiz in the last second of the second round which ended the match after the 10 count. [2]

Collazo vs. Khan

Luis Collazo also faced Amir Khan in 2014, Khan dominated all rounds and scored three knockdowns during the fight. [3]

Collazo vs. Vargas

On March 17, 2019, Collazo, ranked #10 by the WBO at welterweight, fought WBA's #10 Samuel Vargas. [4] After a slow start, Collazo found his rhythm and outboxed Vargas enough to earn a split-decision victory, 98-92, 96-94 and 94-96. [5]

Collazo vs. Abdukakhorov

In his next fight, Collazo fought Abdukakhorov, who was ranked #1 by the IBF, #5 by the WBC and #11 by the WBO at welterweight. [6] The fight was competitive in the first half, but the younger, fresher Abdukakhorov prevailed in the second part of the fight. At 2:03 in the tenth round, Collazo was cut badly after a clash of heads and was not able to continue the fight. Abdukakhorov was awarded a technical decision victory. [7]

Professional boxing record

49 fights39 wins9 losses
By knockout203
By decision186
By disqualification10
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
49Loss39–9Angel Ruiz AstorgaKO6 (10), 2:26Apr 19, 2023Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, U.S.
48NC39–8 (1) Eimantas Stanionis NC4 (10), 2:44Aug 7, 2021 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
47Loss39–8 Kudratillo Abdukakhorov TD10 (10), 2:03Oct 18, 2019 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Unanimous TD after Collazo cut from accidental head clash
46Win39–7 Samuel Vargas SD10Mar 17, 2019 Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
45Win38–7Bryant PerrellaMD10Aug 4, 2018 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
44Win37–7Sammy Vasquez Jr.KO6 (10), 1:27Feb 2, 2017 Horseshoe Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
43Loss36–7 Keith Thurman RTD7 (12), 3:00Jul 11, 2015 USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.For WBA (Regular) welterweight title
42Win36–6Chris DegolladoTKO2 (8), 1:46Apr 11, 2015Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
41Loss35–6 Amir Khan UD12 May 3, 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBA International welterweight title;
For vacant WBC Silver welterweight title
40Win35–5 Victor Ortiz KO2 (12), 2:59Jan 30, 2014Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA International welterweight title
39Win34–5 Alan Sanchez UD10Sep 2, 2013Cowboys Dancehall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBA International welterweight title
38Win33–5Miguel CallistTKO5 (8), 1:33Apr 27, 2013Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
37Win32–5Steve Upsher ChambersUD8Oct 20, 2012 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Loss31–5 Freddy Hernández UD10 Oct 15, 2011 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
35Win31–4Franklin GonzalezTKO3 (8), 2:14Apr 13, 2011Oceana, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win30–4David GogichaishviliTKO6 (8), 2:56Jun 20, 2009Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
33Loss29–4 Andre Berto UD12Jan 17, 2009 Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.For WBC welterweight title
32Win29–3Russell JordanTKO8 (8), 2:28Sep 27, 2008 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
31Win28–3Edvan Dos Santos BarrosUD10 Jan 19, 2008 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
30Loss27–3 Shane Mosley UD12Feb 10, 2007 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC interim welterweight title
29Win27–2Artur AtadzhanovTKO6 (10), 0:33 Nov 4, 2006 Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
28Loss26–2 Ricky Hatton UD12May 13, 2006 TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Lost WBA welterweight title
27Win26–1 Miguel Ángel González RTD7 (12), 3:00Aug 13, 2005 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Retained WBA (Regular) welterweight title
26Win25–1 José Antonio Rivera SD12Apr 2, 2005 DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.Won WBA (Regular) welterweight title
25Win24–1Richard HeathTKO1 (6), 2:15Feb 24, 2005The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
24Win23–1Kevin CarterTKO6 (8), 2:46Jan 28, 2005The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
23Win22–1 Felix Flores UD10 Oct 2, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
22Win21–1Thomas DavisUD6 Apr 17, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win20–1Earl AllenTKO4 (8), 2:10Mar 27, 2003 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
20Win19–1Marcos PrimeraUD8Jan 16, 2003Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
19Win18–1Jose AvilaUD6Nov 8, 2002Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win17–1Vincent HarrisUD6Aug 30, 2002 Harry Cipriani Restaurant, New York City, New York, U.S
17Win16–1Gary GrantUD4Jun 22, 2002 Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win15–1George RayTKO2May 31, 2002 Boutwell Memorial Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
15Loss14–1Edwin CassianiTKO3 (10), 1:41Apr 13, 2002 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
14Win14–0Orlando MilianTKO4 (8)Jan 18, 2002Hilton Hotel, Huntington, New York, U.S.
13Win13–0Luis Alberto SantiagoUD8Aug 4, 2001 United Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0Kareem BraithwaiteTKO1Jul 7, 2001 KeySpan Park, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0Philip ThrasherUD6Jun 22, 2001 Zembo Shrine Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win10–0Gary GrantTKO3Jun 9, 2001Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0Matt HillUD6Apr 29, 2001Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0Terry DominicUD4Apr 24, 2001 Civic Center, Houma, Louisiana, U.S.
7Win7–0George BestTKO2 (6), 1:11Apr 1, 2001Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0Sylvester ClarkPTS4Feb 24, 2001Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
5Win5–0Sean ThomassenTKO2Dec 8, 2000Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Rohan NantonUD6Oct 11, 2000Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Derek HudsonDQ3 (6)Jul 28, 2000Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Darnell GreenTKO6 (6)Jun 7, 2000Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Jose MaldonadoTKO1 (4)May 17, 2000 Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.

See also

References

  1. Davies, Gareth A (April 30, 2014). "'Without boxing, I would have gone to prison, no question', says Amir Khan's opponent Luis Collazo". The Daily Telegraph . Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  2. Gerbasi, Thomas. "Luis Collazo Knocks Out Victor Ortiz in Two Rounds". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  3. Reeno, Rick. "Khan Lands at 147, Drops Collazo Three Times To Win". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  4. "Collazo vs Vargas - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  5. "Luis Collazo finds fountain of youth, beats Samuel Vargas by split decision". The Ring. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  6. "Collazo vs Abdukakhorov - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  7. Christ, Scott (2019-10-18). "Kudratillo Abdukakhorov wins technical decision over Luis Collazo". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Johan Pérez
WBA International
welterweight champion

September 2, 2013 – May 3, 2014
Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA welterweight champion
Regular title

April 2, 2005 – January 7, 2006
Status changed
Vacant
Title next held by
Yuriy Nuzhnenko
Preceded by WBA welterweight champion
January 7, 2006 – May 13, 2006
Succeeded by