Cristobal Lorente is heading into hostile territory with one mission on his mind. He wants to spoil the homecoming of Nathaniel Collins. The Spanish featherweight champion will defend his European title on Saturday night at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena, where the crowd will be firmly behind Collins, Scotland’s rising star and the WBC ’s No. 1-ranked contender at 126 pounds.
On paper, this looks like Collins’ coronation. At 17-0 with eight knockouts, the 28-year-old Glaswegian has been tipped as the next big thing in British boxing. Fighting at home with the crowd roaring for him, many see this as the night he claims the European title and pushes closer to a world championship opportunity. But Lorente has other plans.
Clear intentions and planning of the 25-year-oldThe 25-year-old Spaniard, unbeaten at 20-0-2 with eight knockouts, bristles at the suggestion that he’s merely a stepping stone. Speaking ahead of the fight, Lorente made his intentions clear. He wants to shock the boxing world.
“I’m so excited. I’m so motivated,” Lorente said through a translator. “They say I’m the underdog, but that gives me strength. I’m here to surprise, to shock the world, and to take Collins’ dreams.”
It’s a fight with high stakes. Not only is Lorente’s European title on the line, but the bout doubles as a WBC eliminator. The winner will likely be ordered to face world champion Stephen Fulton, making Saturday’s clash a potential career-defining night for both men.
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The varied definition of victory for the twoFor Collins, victory would confirm his reputation as one of the UK’s most promising featherweights. For Lorente, it would silence doubters who believe he can’t handle the pressure of fighting abroad against an unbeaten opponent.
“I know people think this is an easy fight for Collins, but that’s not true,” Lorente added. “Collins is No. 1 in the world, so beating him puts me in the big leagues. I hope he comes forward, maybe makes it a war, but I’ll be ready to stop him and show my boxing.”
Whether it turns into a tactical battle or a toe-to-toe war, Saturday promises drama. With Collins chasing glory in front of his home fans and Lorente determined to play the villain, the Braehead Arena will be thrilling. And when the final bell rings, only one man will walk away closer to a world title shot.
On paper, this looks like Collins’ coronation. At 17-0 with eight knockouts, the 28-year-old Glaswegian has been tipped as the next big thing in British boxing. Fighting at home with the crowd roaring for him, many see this as the night he claims the European title and pushes closer to a world championship opportunity. But Lorente has other plans.
Clear intentions and planning of the 25-year-oldThe 25-year-old Spaniard, unbeaten at 20-0-2 with eight knockouts, bristles at the suggestion that he’s merely a stepping stone. Speaking ahead of the fight, Lorente made his intentions clear. He wants to shock the boxing world.
“I’m so excited. I’m so motivated,” Lorente said through a translator. “They say I’m the underdog, but that gives me strength. I’m here to surprise, to shock the world, and to take Collins’ dreams.”
Fight day is here 🔥@NateCollins60 takes on Cristobal Lorente in a HUGE clash for the EBU European Featherweight Title 💥#CollinsLorente | Tonight | Glasgow | @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/upue1bhFGA
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) October 4, 2025
It’s a fight with high stakes. Not only is Lorente’s European title on the line, but the bout doubles as a WBC eliminator. The winner will likely be ordered to face world champion Stephen Fulton, making Saturday’s clash a potential career-defining night for both men.
Also Read: Three-weight champion and pound-for-pound star Vasyl Lomachenko announces retirement from boxing at 37
The varied definition of victory for the twoFor Collins, victory would confirm his reputation as one of the UK’s most promising featherweights. For Lorente, it would silence doubters who believe he can’t handle the pressure of fighting abroad against an unbeaten opponent.
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“I know people think this is an easy fight for Collins, but that’s not true,” Lorente added. “Collins is No. 1 in the world, so beating him puts me in the big leagues. I hope he comes forward, maybe makes it a war, but I’ll be ready to stop him and show my boxing.”
Whether it turns into a tactical battle or a toe-to-toe war, Saturday promises drama. With Collins chasing glory in front of his home fans and Lorente determined to play the villain, the Braehead Arena will be thrilling. And when the final bell rings, only one man will walk away closer to a world title shot.
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