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Cristobal Lorente vs. Nathaniel Collins press conference quotes and fight prediction
Cristobal Lorente vs. Nathaniel Collins press conference quotes and fight prediction
Cristobal Lorente (20-0-2, 8 KOs) and Nathaniel Collins (17-0, 8 KOs) will soon meet in a clash for European honours.
Their bout headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the Braehead Arena in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Fight fans around the world can catch all the action live on DAZN. Lorente’s European featherweight title will be at stake.
Both men spoke at a press conference ahead of their October 4 contest. Below is some of what they had to say.
Cristobal Lorente vs. Nathaniel Collins press conference quotes
Cristobal Lorente
“Simple and easy,” said Lorente through an interpreter. “I will do my best in the ring on Saturday night. Do my best to bring out the work I do at the gym. I have been waiting for this moment of my life and for my career and this is my moment to shine.”
“I am considered a tactical fighter. I have a lot of skills to stay good in every moment of the fight. If they are going to work, I will beat this work inside the ring. If they fight an intelligent fight, I am more intelligent than him. I will do an intelligent fight.”
Nathaniel Collins
“I feel amazing, as always, nothing has really changed from the rest of my fights and preparations,” said Collins. “I am always looking to make a statement, every time I go out so, yeah, Saturday is no different.”
“For this fight all I have seen is people saying Nathaniel is challenging for the European title, European is the next step. Not once in this camp have I thought about the European title at all. All I have thought about is that it is a world title eliminator.”
Fight prediction
This fight looks likely to go the distance. Only eight of Lorente’s 22 bouts have ended in knockout. For Collins, it is eight out of 17. A shot at a world title could be next for the winner, something that will add extra motivation. The Scotsman should have what it takes to outbox Lorente. Expect Collins to win this via unanimous decision.
Full press conference
For the press conference in its entirety, click here or the play button below. Video courtesy of Queensberry Promotions.
Currently writing out of Toronto, Canada, Saadeq first became a boxing fan while living in Doha, Qatar. Looking to become more involved in the sport, he began writing about boxing and has had work published in outlets such as Seconds Out and Boxing Social. He looks forward to continue covering boxing on Big Fight Weekend.
