Scottish boxer Nathaniel ‘The Nightmare’ Collins faces Cristobal Lorente, tonight at the Hydro in Glasgow.
Six months after their draw, Collins and Lorente this time meet for the opportunity to face WBC featherweight champion Bruce Carrington.
The fighter who defeated Tranent’s Lee McGregor at the same venue in May last year is determined to get the title shot.
Last time out, most commentators thought he had won the fight. He started on the front foot but let the Spaniard back into the contest, with the judges unable to separate them in a 115-113, 113-115, 114-114 split decision.
Speaking ahead of the fight the 29-year-old said: “It’s an opportunity to change life for my family, that’s really what it’s all about.
“I want to go on [to a world title shot] and hopefully that means my wife doesn’t need to work and my kids can go to nice schools.
“I let my heart control my head last time. You need to be able to use the skills you’ve got and stay switched on.
“I’ve got a different buzz about me this time
“I’m feeling fresh and light – I wasn’t feeling this way the last time.
“Bruce Carrington at Madison Square Garden — that’s the dream. That could happen this year possibly. As long as they stick by their word that this is a final eliminator, then beat this guy and we’re going to America hopefully.”
The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN and is expected to start around 10pm.
Coverage starts at 7pm with the following fights taking place.
- Nathaniel Collins vs. Cristobal Lorente; Featherweight
- Aston Brown vs. Sam Gilley; Middleweight
- Royston Barney-Smith vs. Conor McIntosh; For the vacant British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles
- John Joe Carriagan vs. Harley Hodgetts; Super welterweight
- Dylan Arbuckle vs. Nico Leivars; For the vacant British super bantamweight title
