Cristóbal Lorente captures WBC Silver featherweight title 

Dueing a high-intensity night of top-level boxing at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, Spain’s Cristóbal Lorente delivered one of the standout performances of his career, capturing the WBC Silver featherweight title.

Lorente defeated the determined Nathaniel Collins by split decision in a bout that not only had the belt on the line, but also served as an official eliminator, pushing the winner closer to a shot at the full world title.

The clash on Tartan turf, carried the weight of unfinished business. After their first encounter ended in a draw, both fighters returned to the ring determined to leave no doubt.

Lorente, showing clear technical improvement and excellent physical conditioning, managed to impose his approach in a tactical battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

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 and thrilling action punctuated by shifting momentum, the judges’ scorecards reflected the closeness and intensity of the fight, awarding a split decision victory to Cristóbal Lorente.

With this result, the WBC Silver title heads to Spain, and Lorente officially positions himself on the path toward a world title opportunity at 126 pounds.

For Collins, the outcome marks a setback in a closely contested fight in which he had strong moments, including the knockdown, but ultimately fell short on the scorecards.