Collins vs Lorente is one of the most important matches in the featherweight division right now. Their first fight in 2025 ended in a draw. This indicates that both fighters need to prove something. Everyone around the corner believes this second fight will finally give a clear winner in this division.
Collins has the advantage of fighting at home, surrounded by his fans in Scotland. This gives him confidence and energy to prove himself. He is famous for being aggressive, strong, and able to pressure opponents. Meanwhile, Lorente is a smart and technical boxer. Lorente’s main focus is on clear punches and footwork. He will try to control the pace of the fight. This difference in styles makes the fight very interesting.
Both fighters are undefeated, which adds even more tension to the match. The fighters don’t want to lose the fight and break their career record. They are aiming for the big opportunity after this fight. The winner could move closer to a world title shot, making this match very important for their career.
This fight is not just about winning; it is about proving who is better. The first fight showed that both fighters are evenly matched. Now, they have learned from each other, and they will come back stronger and smarter.
Fans can expect a tough, competitive fight where every round will matter. This rematch has all the elements of a great boxing contest, including skill, power, and determination.
Collins vs Lorente Fight Schedule
Main Event: Nathaniel Collins vs Cristobal Lorente
Date: 17 April 2026 (Friday)
Time: 05:00 PM ET | 02:00 PM PT | 02:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland.
Collins VS Lorente Full Fight Card
Nathaniel Collins vs. Cristobal Lorente (WBC Featherweight)
Aston Brown vs. Sam Gilley (Middleweight)
Dylan Arbuckle vs. Nico Leivars (The vacant British super bantamweight title)
John Joe Carrigan vs. TBA (Super welterweight)
Royson Barney-Smith vs. Conor McIntosh (The vacant British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles)
Where can I watch the Collins vs Lorente fight?
DAZN is the official streaming partner for this fight. You can watch this Collins vs Lorente: WBC World Featherweight Title Eliminator clash on DAZN with a subscription. Alternatively, you can watch the fight through pay-per-view.
Collins vs Lorente: Fighters’ Bio and Stats
Nathaniel Collins
| Nationality | British |
| Age | 29 |
| Height | 5’6” |
| Reach | N/A |
| Total Fights | 18 |
| Record | 17-0-1 (8 KOs) |
Cristóbal Lorente
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Age | 30 |
| Height | 5’9.5” |
| Reach | N/A |
| Total Fights | 23 |
| Record | 20-0-3 (8 KOs) |
Fighters Background
Nathaniel Collins
Early life
Nathaniel Collins was born on August 12, 1996, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is famously known as ‘The Nightmare’ and fights in the featherweight category. He stands at 5ft 6in (168 cm).
Professional career
Nathaniel Collins’ first step into his professional boxing career was on October 6, 2018. He secured his first victory against Lee Connelly. His professional career started with a record of 5 wins, 0 losses, and 1 knockout. He is famously known for his southpaw stance, which makes him a stronger opponent. His most wins were finished by knockout due to his aggressive nature. As per today’s record, Collins has 18 professional fights, with 17 wins and 1 draw. In that total of 8 wins by Knockout. He has had no losses in his career to date.
From 2021 to 2023, he held the most regional titles, including the British and Commonwealth featherweight championship. He won the vacant Commonwealth title by defeating Felix Williams via TKO on July 31, 2021. He won the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title against Lee McGregor on May 24, 2025. Collins challenged Lorente for the European featherweight title in October 2025, but the fight ended in a split draw. This was the first clash between Collins and Lorente for the title. A rematch is scheduled between Collins and Lorente for the final eliminator of the WBC featherweight title.
Collins continuously fights to enhance his status in the professional boxing ring. He was working hard and working through the tough times to become a world champion. The upcoming rematch against Lorente is important for his career journey.
Cristóbal Lorente
Early life
Cristobal Lorente was born on March 25, 1996, in Barcelona, Spain. He stands 175 cm tall and competes in the featherweight division.
Professional Career
Lorente won multiple featherweight division titles, including the European and Spanish titles. In his professional career, he fought a total of 23 times. In those fights, he held a record of 20 wins, 3 draws, and 8 knockouts, with a knockout percentage of 40. In his record, with 3 draws showing his competitiveness against the opponents in the ring. In his fighting career, a memorable one was against Mauro Forte on July 11, 2024, for the featherweight title. He won the match via majority decision in Tirana, Albania.
A unanimous decision win against Francesco Grandelli on December 13, 2024, was a notable one. One of his defenses against Ruben Gil ended in a split draw on July 5, 2025. He fought Nathaniel Collins on October 4, 2025, which ended in a split draw. This match was for the WBC Silver featherweight title. Once again, a rematch is planned, Collins vs Lorente on 17 April 2026 for the final eliminator of the WBC featherweight title.
Previous Collins vs Lorente Fight in 2025
The previous boxing fight between Collins and Lorente was a close, 12-round contest that ended in a draw. At first, Collins dominated the fight by creating the aggression and combination of punches against him. His body work and forward pressure movements made it difficult for Lorente to settle.
The fight progressed through rounds, and Lorente adapted well. He made a distance from Collins and controlled him by landing clear punches. He punished him with a strong jab to control. Once the fight entered round 5, Lorente looked more comfortable and technically stronger, outsmarting Collins with precision till the 9th round.
The fight progressed to the final rounds with high expectations. Collins regained his control over Lorente with power punches. Lorente stayed determined and avoided unnecessary exchanges. Judges came up with the decision of a split draw because Collins had aggressive moments, but Lorente had precision and clean punches.
The draw result reflected how evenly matched they were, with neither fighter clearly dominating the entire fight.
Collins vs Lorente Fight Records
Collins Fight Records
| S.No | Opponent | Type | Result |
| 1 | Lee Connelly | PTS 4 | Win |
| 2 | Arturo Lopez | TKO 6 | Win |
| 3 | Ricky Starkey | DQ 3 | Win |
| 4 | Taka Bembere | PTS 4 | Win |
| 5 | Jose Hernandez | PTS 6 | Win |
| 6 | Monty Ogilvie | TKO 5 | Win |
| 7 | Jordan Ellison | PTS 6 | Win |
| 8 | Felix Williams | TKO 3 | Win |
| 9 | Thembani Mbangatha | KO 9 | Win |
| 10 | Uriel López Juárez | RTD 3 | Win |
| 11 | Jacob Robinson | UD 12 | Win |
| 12 | James Beech Jnr | TKO 7 | Win |
| 13 | Raza Hamza | KO 1 | Win |
| 14 | Zak Miller | MD 12 | Win |
| 15 | Francesco Grandelli | UD 12 | Win |
| 16 | Darwing Martinez | PTS 8 | Win |
| 17 | Lee McGregor | TKO 4 | Win |
| 18 | Cristóbal Lorente | SD 12 | Draw |
Lorente Fight Records
| S.No | Opponent | Result | Type |
| 1 | Peter Balaz | Win | TKO 1 (4) |
| 2 | Goga Koshkelishvili | Draw | PTS 4 |
| 3 | Johnson Tellez | Win | UD 4 |
| 4 | Yago Barros | Win | PTS 4 |
| 5 | Patrik Kovac | Win | TKO 1 (4) |
| 6 | Jose Hernandez | Win | PTS 6 |
| 7 | Edwin Tellez | Win | PTS 6 |
| 8 | Iván Ruiz Garrido | Win | TKO 3 (6) |
| 9 | Antonio Rodriguez | Win | PTS 6 |
| 10 | Bryan Carguacundo | Win | UD 8 |
| 11 | Jayro Fernando Duran | Win | UD 10 |
| 12 | Dionis Martinez | Win | KO 3 (4) |
| 13 | Juan Jesus Antunez | Win | TKO 6 (10) |
| 14 | Anuar Salas | Win | UD 8 |
| 15 | Ricardo Martinez | Win | TKO 8 (8) |
| 16 | Lucas Montagne | Win | RTD 5 (8) |
| 17 | Andoni Gago | Win | TKO 3 (12) |
| 18 | Elias Vega | Win | UD 6 |
| 19 | Kevin Trana | Win | UD 6 |
| 20 | Mauro Forte | Win | MD 12 |
| 21 | Francesco Grandelli | Win | UD 12 |
| 22 | Ruben Gil | Draw | SD 12 |
| 23 | Nathaniel Collins | Draw | SD 12 |
Collins vs Lorente rankings
Collins was ranked 12th in the Box. Live, holding 1st position in the WBC, 9th in the WBO, and 9th Rank in the IBF.
Lorente was ranked 22nd in the Box. Live, and holding the 2nd position in the WBC.
Collins Vs Lorente Fight Prediction
This rematch is likely to follow the same pattern that happened before, with small changes. Collins will increase the pressure earlier and throw more combinations to avoid losing rounds on points. Similarly, Lorente will try to slow the pace of the fight, using movement and counterpunching.
The match will lead to a deciding phase, but it will favor the one who controls the pace. If Collins turns it into a physical fight from earlier, he has the advantage. Similarly, Lorente tries to keep a distance and control timing; he can outsmart Collins once again. Collins enters the bout with strength and power. Similarly, Lorente enters the bout to knock him with a clear punch from a distance.
A minute with an instant will decide the fight. One mistake, one strong round, or one smart adjustment can change the result. Expect a close, competitive, and high-quality boxing match that could go down to the final scorecards or end with a decisive late stoppage.
The Pick: Nathaniel Collins via Decision.
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