Lorente arises from knockdown to win featherweight eliminator

Source: WBC

18/04/2026

Lorente arises from knockdown to win featherweight eliminator

Cristóbal Lorente W12 Nathaniel Collins... At The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, Spain’s Cristóbal Lorente delivered a standout performance, winning a WBC featherweight elimmination bout. Lorente defeated the home boxer, Nathaniel Collins, pushing the winner closer to a shot at the full world title currently held by Bruce Carrington. After their first encounter ended in a draw, both fighters returned to the ring determined to leave no doubt. But it was Lorente who showed clear technical improvement and excellent physical conditioning. One of the key moments came in the sixth round, when Collins scored a knockdown against Lorente. Despite hitting the canvas, the Spaniard recovered well, adjusted his strategy, and remained competitive through the remaining rounds. After twelve rounds of sustained action punctuated by shifting momentum, the judges’ scorecards reflected the closeness and intensity of the fight, awarding a split decision victory to Lorente.