Filipino Champion Calls for Redemption Fight
World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem has declared his intention to challenge World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight titleholder Oscar Collazo in what would be a highly anticipated rematch between the two boxing stars. The Filipino fighter expressed his desire for redemption during a recent interview with Daily Tribune.
Seeking Revenge After Previous Defeat
Jerusalem made it clear that he wants to settle the score with the Puerto Rican champion, who defeated him via 8th round TKO in their first encounter back in May 2023. The loss remains fresh in Jerusalem's memory, and he's determined to prove himself in a second meeting.
Road to Unification
The potential bout represents more than just personal redemption for Jerusalem - it could lead to title unification in the minimumweight division. As the current WBC champion, Jerusalem sees Collazo as the perfect opponent to test his skills against and potentially unify belts. The Filipino boxer's determination suggests he's been training intensively since their last encounter and believes he has what it takes to overcome his previous defeat.
Boxing fans in the Philippines and internationally will be watching closely as negotiations potentially develop for this compelling rematch between two of the division's top fighters.
