Boxing Match Preview: Oscar Collazo (13-0-0, 10 KOs) vs. Jesus Haro (13-3-0, 2 KOs)
The upcoming Golden Boy Promotions card, headlined by Arnold Barboza Jr. vs. Kenneth Sims Jr., features a unified minimumweight (105 lbs / strawweight) title defense in the co-main or featured bout: champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (Puerto Rico) puts his WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring titles on the line against challenger Jesus “Chiquito” Haro (USA/Mexico heritage, based in Merced, California). This 12-round championship fight is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States. The venue is a major NHL/NBA arena with a boxing setup capacity of around 17,000-18,000, known for hosting high-profile Golden Boy events with strong West Coast crowds. Doors typically open around 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET, with the full card starting at approximately 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET, and the main broadcast (including Collazo vs. Haro) airing live on DAZN around 8:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM ET (ringwalks expected near 10:00-11:00 PM PT / 1:00-2:00 AM ET Sunday, depending on undercard flow).
Injury Report
- Oscar Collazo: No reported injuries. Collazo has described a “spectacular” training camp and stated he feels “100% ready” with no setbacks since his September 2025 title defense.
- Jesus Haro: No current injuries noted. Haro has been active and healthy, with his most recent win in 2025 showing no issues; he’s fully cleared for this step-up title shot.
Fighter Matchups and Breakdown
This minimumweight title bout pits a dominant unified champion against a regional contender stepping up significantly. Collazo (29) is a southpaw with elite power (77% KO rate), precision, and body work, holding advantages in experience against top opposition and finishing ability. Haro (23) is an orthodox fighter with youth, hunger, and a solid chin, but limited power (15% KO rate) and unproven at world level. Heights are similar (~5’1″-5’2″), with Collazo’s southpaw stance potentially troubling Haro’s orthodox setup in close-range exchanges. Expect Collazo to control range and pressure for a finish, while Haro aims to survive early and use volume if it goes long.
| Fighter | Age | Record | Height/Reach (approx.) | Stance | Fight Style Highlights |
| Oscar Collazo | 29 | 13-0-0 (10 KOs) | 5’2″ / 61-62″ | Southpaw | Unified champ (WBA Super, WBO, The Ring); explosive power (77% KO rate); precise body/head shots; durable; dominant in title defenses. |
| Jesus Haro | 23 | 13-3-0 (2 KOs) | 5’2″ / average | Orthodox | Young contender with solid fundamentals; tough chin; volume puncher; regional wins but low KO power (15%); first world title shot. |
Recent Form
- Oscar Collazo: Collazo is flawless and on a tear, with consistent dominant title defenses. He’s 5-0 in recent high-level bouts, mostly by stoppage.
Recent Fights:
- Sep 20, 2025: Win vs. Jayson Vayson (TKO R7) – Retained WBA, WBO, The Ring titles.
- Mar 29, 2025: Win vs. Edwin Cano (KO R5) – Retained titles.
- Nov 16, 2024: Win vs. Thammanoon Niyomtrong (TKO R7) – Won WBA, The Ring; retained WBO.
- Prior: Multiple defenses and unification elements building his reign.
- Jesus Haro: Haro has rebounded from setbacks with regional wins, showing improvement but facing a massive step-up.
Recent Fights:
- May 23, 2025: Win vs. Jaime Guevara (TKO R4).
- Jul 13, 2024: Loss vs. Lito Dante (UD 8) – Light flyweight.
- Apr 19, 2024: Loss vs. Wilfredo Mendez (UD 12) – WBA Gold minimumweight.
- Earlier: Wins building his 13-3 record against regional opposition.
Fight History
This is the first professional encounter between Collazo and Haro—no prior head-to-head or shared opponents of note. Collazo’s career (debut 2020) has been a rapid rise to unified champ with six+ defenses. Haro (debut ~2020) has a domestic/regional resume with losses to better competition, making this his breakout opportunity but a tough ask against one of the division’s best.
FIGHT ODDS
Oscar Collazo – 6000
Jesus Haro + 3500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 13, 2026
