Ricardo Sandoval Risks Two Titles Against Sergio Mendoza

Menu Results Schedule Rankings Videos Tickets Forum Contact Us Menu Rankings Schedule Results Boxing Live Ricardo Sandoval Risks Two Titles Against Sergio Mendoza Google News Preferred Source By Boxing News 24 Desk - 09/25/2026 - Comments Ricardo Sandoval prepared for months to fight Oscar Collazo, a compact southpaw moving up to flyweight. With Collazo injured, Sandoval now has just over two weeks to adjust to Sergio Mendoza, a taller challenger with 23 knockouts who wants his WBA and WBC titles on October 10 in Chicago.

The change matters in the ring. Sandoval, listed at 5'6, was preparing to face a much shorter fighter. Mendoza is listed at roughly 5'8. The champion must adjust his distance and timing for an opponent who presents a different target and may make him work harder to get inside.

“I’m very excited to still be fighting in Chicago and to have the opportunity to defend my titles for the first time,” Sandoval said in the Golden Boy and Most Valuable Promotions announcement. Mendoza offered a more urgent message: “I’m going to leave my soul in the ring to become world champion.”