Luis Collazo


Luis Collazo is an American professional boxer who held the WBA welterweight title from 2005 to 2006.

Professional career

Collazo is of Puerto Rican descent, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
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, 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 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.
Luis Collazo also faced Amir Khan in 2014, Khan dominated all rounds and scored three knockdowns during the fight.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Loss39–8 Kudratillo Abdukakhorov10, 2:03Oct 18, 2019 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Unanimous TD after Collazo was cut from an accidental head clash
46Win39–7 Samuel VargasSD10Mar 17, 2019 Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
45Win38–7 Bryant PerrellaUD10Aug 4, 2018 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
44Win37–7 Sammy Vasquez Jr.KO6, 1:27Feb 2, 2017 Horseshoe Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
43Loss36–7 Keith ThurmanRTD7, 3:00Jul 11, 2015 USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.For WBA welterweight title
42Win36–6 Chris DegolladoTKO2, 1:46Apr 11, 2015 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
41Loss35–6 Amir KhanUD12May 3, 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBA International welterweight title;
For vacant WBC Silver welterweight title
40Win35–5 Victor Ortiz2, 2:59Jan 30, 2014 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA International welterweight title
39Win34–5 Alan SanchezUD10Sep 2, 2013 Cowboys Dancehall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant WBA International welterweight title
38Win33–5 Miguel CallistTKO5, 1:33Apr 27, 2013 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
37Win32–5 Steve Upsher ChambersUD8Oct 20, 2012 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Loss31–5 Freddy HernándezUD10Oct 15, 2011 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
35Win31–4 Franklin GonzalezTKO3, 2:14Apr 13, 2011 Oceana, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win30–4 David GogichaishviliTKO6, 2:56Jun 20, 2009 Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
33Loss29–4 Andre BertoUD12Jan 17, 2009 Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.For WBC welterweight title
32Win29–3 Russell JordanTKO8, 2:28Sep 27, 2008 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
31Win28–3 Edvan Dos Santos BarrosUD10Jan 19, 2008 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
30Loss27–3 Shane MosleyUD12Feb 10, 2007 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBC interim welterweight title
29Win27–2 Artur AtadzhanovTKO6, 0:33Nov 4, 2006 Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
28Loss26–2 Ricky HattonUD12May 13, 2006 TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Lost WBA welterweight title
27Win26–1 Miguel Ángel González7, 3:00Aug 13, 2005 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Retained WBA welterweight title
26Win25–1 José Antonio Rivera12Apr 2, 2005 DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.Won WBA welterweight title
25Win24–1 Richard HeathTKO1, 2:15Feb 24, 2005 The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
24Win23–1 Kevin CarterTKO6, 2:46Jan 28, 2005 The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
23Win22–1 Felix FloresUD10Oct 2, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
22Win21–1 Thomas DavisUD6Apr 17, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win20–1 Earl AllenTKO4, 2:10Mar 27, 2003 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
20Win19–1 Marcos PrimeraUD8Jan 16, 2003 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
19Win18–1 Jose AvilaUD6Nov 8, 2002 Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win17–1 Vincent HarrisUD6Aug 30, 2002 Harry Cipriani Restaurant, New York City, New York, U.S
17Win16–1 Gary GrantUD4Jun 22, 2002 Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win15–1 George RayTKO2May 31, 2002 Boutwell Memorial Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
15Loss14–1 Edwin CassianiTKO3, 1:41Apr 13, 2002 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
14Win14–0 Orlando MilianTKO4 Jan 18, 2002 Hilton Hotel, Huntington, New York, U.S.
13Win13–0 Luis Alberto SantiagoUD8Aug 4, 2001 United Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0 Kareem BraithwaiteTKO1Jul 7, 2001 KeySpan Park, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0 Philip ThrasherUD6Jun 22, 2001 Zembo Shrine Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win10–0 Gary GrantTKO3Jun 9, 2001 Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0 Matt HillUD6Apr 29, 2001 Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0 Terry DominicUD4Apr 24, 2001 Civic Center, Houma, Louisiana, U.S.
7Win7–0 George BestTKO2, 1:11Apr 1, 2001 Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0 Sylvester Clark4Feb 24, 2001 Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
5Win5–0 Sean ThomassenTKO2Dec 8, 2000 Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0 Rohan Nanton6Oct 11, 2000 Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0 Derek Hudson3 Jul 28, 2000 Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0 Darnell GreenTKO6 Jun 7, 2000 Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0 Jose Maldonado1 May 17, 2000 Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.