Luis Collazo (39-7, 20 KOs) performed in New York for the 23rd time and prolonged an incredible series of victories in this city. This time, the former world welterweight champion defeated Samuel Vargas (30-5-2, 14 KOs). The 38-year-old veteran, despite the cut on his right eyebrow, was able to control his opponent by winning a difficult technical match. The judges gave the victory to Collazo by split decision 96-94, 98-92 and 94-96.
CompuBox statistics: Collazo 222/606 (37%) - Vargas 190/753 (25%).