Nathan Collins Aims for Family Future in WBC World Eliminator Showdown
Nathaniel Collins is determined to secure a better future for his family as he prepares for the WBC world eliminator against Cristobal Lorente on Friday in Glasgow. This highly anticipated match follows their previous encounter, which ended in a draw at the Braehead Arena in October. The rematch will take place at the Hydro Arena, just a short distance away. The stakes are high, as the winner will become the official mandatory challenger for the WBC title. Collins, 29, expressed the significance of this fight, stating, "It's an opportunity to change life for my family." He mentioned that his wife is "ready to drop" with their second child on the way, amplifying the urgency and motivation behind his training. Collins emphasized the personal nature of his goals: Achieving a world title shot Ensuring his wife can focus on family without the need to work Providing quality education for his children With such aspirations driving him, Collins is focused on making this fight a turning point for his family's future.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-04-16