What happened on fight night
Filipino boxer Jayson Vayson is still grappling with the controversial corner stoppage that ended his first world title bid against WBO and WBA minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo on September 21 at a casino venue in Indio, California. The 27-year-old appeared competitive and was fighting back in Round 7 when his corner threw in the towel, giving Collazo the stoppage victory.
Trainer Allan Alegria and manager Brico Santig later explained they felt Vayson was fading as the rounds wore on, prompting them to halt the bout. The decision, they said, was made with safety in mind and with the belief that their fighter’s best chance to win had diminished.
Yet for Vayson, the ending still stings. In a candid Facebook post, he wrote, “I’m still having a hard time accepting how my last fight ended. After all the sacrifices, hard training, and preparation, it’s disheartening to know the decision to stop the fight came from my own corner—not from me, the fighter.”
Top-line reactions within the boxing community
Vayson’s account reflects a broader debate about who is best positioned to make the call when a fight turns grueling. He continued, “We had a solid game plan, we weren’t supposed to rush things. That’s why it was shocking that they were the ones who rushed the decision. If I had just been given one more round, I truly believe I could have turned the fight around.” The Filipino contender insisted that a longer opportunity could have altered the outcome if he had landed cleanly on his opponent.
Adding fuel to the discussion, DAZN’s commentary team was highly critical, with some commentators saying that everyone in Vayson’s corner “has to be fired.” While commentators offered their expert opinions, Vayson’s own stance echoed a sentiment shared by many fighters: the fight was taken out of his hands too soon. He wrote, “I feel like the fight was taken out of my hands too soon. Honestly, it’s a bit traumatizing, because in boxing, you prepare to face your opponent…not to be stopped by your own corner.”
<h2 The road ahead: rematch hopes and what fans should watch
Despite the uproar, Vayson hasn’t closed the door on returning to the ring with Collazo. He stated, “I still hope for a rematch, and I’ll keep pushing forward.” The idea of a rematch is particularly appealing for a fighter who believes he was on track to turn the tide, given the chance to adjust strategy and take the fight deeper into the later rounds.
The stoppage has re-ignited conversations about the safety protocols in boxing, guiding ongoing discussions about when a corner should intervene and whether a fighter should be given more control over the pace of a fight. For Vayson, the question isn’t merely about one outcome, but about ensuring athletes are supported by decisions that balance safety with opportunity.
<h2Conclusion: A fighter’s resolve amid controversy
As Vayson navigates the aftermath, his message remains clear: resilience, preparation, and strategy will continue to define his career. He is determined to chase a rematch, refine his approach, and prove that a corner stoppage didn’t capture the full scope of his abilities. In the high-stakes world of minimumweight boxing, this episode serves as a reminder that every fight is a shared journey—between the fighter, the corner, and the sport itself.
