Philippines, 17 Feb 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


"Hellboy" Diagan Challenges Oscar Collazo for WBO 105 World Title August 26 in Puerto Rico


PhilBoxing.com





Skilled Filipino warrior "Hellboy" Garen Diagan (10-3, 5 KO's) of General Santos City will wage the most important fight of his life when he challenges unbeaten Puerto Rican Oscar "El Pupilo" Collazo (7-0, 5 KO's) for the WBO Minimumweight World Title in one month's time, Saturday August 26, at the famed Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The 12-rounder battle will be a great chance for the serious and focused "Hellboy" Garen Diagan to thrill his boxing-loving homeland, as well as his family and friends with the fantastic gift of a world title crown.

Could he do it? His many fans in Gensan and elsewhere think he can!

However, the mission is not an easy one at all.

That's because Diagan will be trading blows against the very same young, hard-swinging, undefeated fighter who punished, stopped and dethroned fellow Mindanao fighter Melvin Jerusalem, forcing the Pinoy champ to quit on his corner during their hard-fought battle two months ago in Indio, California. That was tough to watch.

So, the rumble might be tough, although the fighting capacity, quality and power of Hellboy are undeniable.

COLLAZO IS SO TOUGH TOO

Backed by Miguel Cotto of Cotto Promotions and Oscar de la Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar Collazo sees his clash against his Filipino challenger as the chance to make the first defense of his world title in front of his fans in his native land of Puerto Rico.

Will Oscar Collazo be successful?

Last month of June, Collazo was full of joy wearing a smile and a white suite with pink shirt at the moment when he formally received his WBO Mininumweight world title in Puerto Rico with the WBO President Francisco "Paco" Varcarcel in attendance.

“I am extremely happy and I can't believe it," Collazo said at the time.

"I have worked very hard to get this title. I want to thank my family, my parents, my wife and my team. Also, I want to thank Miguel Cotto Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and the WBO for guiding me.

"I am a champion and now, I will work harder to defend it for the pride of my family and all of Puerto Rico," said Collazo.

Meanwhile, "Hellboy" Garen Diagan - who in his last fight claimed a WBA Asia Minimuymweight Belt - wants to bring his talent to Puerto Rico, to dethrone their champion with skills, speed and the strength from his warrior heart.

Collazo and Diagan, both 26-year-old, both southpaw fighters, both about the same height, will surely give one heck of a fight in Puerto Rico; and who will emerge victorious, having the right to be strapped with the prestigious WBO Minimumweight World Title belt?

Surely, it could be tougher for Hellboy because he is the one who has to travel all the way to Puerto Rico for the fight. But his youth and fortitude will be with him.

The televised show, probably worldwide on DAZN, will add up to the legendary and friendly boxing rivalry between Puerto Rico and the Philippines, a rivalry highlighted by the historic clash of Manny Pacquiao of Gensan Against Oscar Collazo's mentor and promoter Miguel Cotto. You remember who won?

Can boy Hellboy Diagan win too?

Will Collazo vs Hellboy Diagan will be an exciting and thrilling on fight to watch? I think yes! May the Best Man Win!

The author, senior boxing writer Carlos Costa of Panama, can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com and whatsapp 09184538152.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • IM Chito Danilo Garma rules 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 17 Feb 2025
  • Ryan Clark defeats Ross Rodriguez in Old-fashioned barnburner fight
    , Mon, 17 Feb 2025
  • Vince Paras Secures Impressive TKO Victory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
    , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • Concio unbeaten for IIEE Quezon to advance to Finals of PTC-WED
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • OSCAR "LA MIGRAÑA" DUARTE HANDS MIGUEL "EXPLOSIVO" MADUEÑO HIS FIRST CAREER KNOCKOUT LOSS TO CLAIM WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
    , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • US Olympics Silver Medalist Nabs Pro "Gold"; Keyshawn Davis Wins WBO Crown by Knockout
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • Roy Jones Jnr and Israil Madrimov Break Down Canelo-Crawford Fight
    , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • April 5: Heavyweight Titans Richard Torrez Jr. & Guido Vianello to Collide at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas LIVE on ESPN+
    , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • Cleveland, OKC Keep Lead But Old Vets Dominate All Stars Squads
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • IM Garma notches third win in 5th AQ Prime Standard Open Chess Tournament
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 16 Feb 2025
  • Business Handled: Keyshawn Davis Crushes Denys Berinchyk in Four to Capture Lightweight Crown
    , Sat, 15 Feb 2025
  • Secret is never retire
    By Joaquin Henson, , Sat, 15 Feb 2025
  • DUARTE VS. MADUEÑO WEIGH-IN RESULTS
    , Sat, 15 Feb 2025
  • "FIGHT NIGHT AT THE VETS CLUB III" Official Weights from Bridgewater (MA)
    , Sat, 15 Feb 2025
  • Denys Berinchyk Defends WBO Lightweight Title Tonight vs. Keyshawn Davis at Madison Square Garden
    , Sat, 15 Feb 2025
  • Weigh-In Results from Manchester: Catterall - 139.14 lbs; Barbosa - 139.10 lbs.
    , Sat, 15 Feb 2025
  • Experts Weigh In: Floyd Mayweather, Roy Jones Jr., and Errol Spence Make Their Picks for Canelo vs. Crawford
    , Sat, 15 Feb 2025
  • Berinchyk vs Davis: Fight Week Racism Only Adds Fuel to Keyshawn’s Fire
    By Chris Carlson, , Fri, 14 Feb 2025
  • Weigh-In Results: Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn Davis
    , Fri, 14 Feb 2025
  • DUARTE VS. MADUEÑO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 14 Feb 2025
  • THE REMATCH: WBC INTERIM LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION WILLIAM "EL CAMARÓN" ZEPEDA DEFENDS TITLE AGAINST TEVIN “2X” FARMER IN HIGH-STAKES CLASH
    , Fri, 14 Feb 2025
  • Former World Champion Richard Commey is back! Feb. 23rd at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre
    , Fri, 14 Feb 2025
  • THE BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA JUNIOR OPEN DEBUTS – ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
    , Fri, 14 Feb 2025
  • Jerusalem Eyes Repeat, Yudai Shigeoka Seeks Redemption in WBC 105 Lbs Title Rematch
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 14 Feb 2025
  • CATTERALL VS. BARBOZA JR + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 14 Feb 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.