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Nathaniel Collins vs Cristobal Lorente Keys to Victory: Breaking down tactics of each fighter
Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente are two undefeated boxers who fully believe this is the fight that can catapult them to a featherweight world title opportunity.
That makes Saturday’s clash at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, and live on DAZN, all the more crucial to each man’s career.
This past July, Lorente (20-0-2, 8 KOs) had a hard-fought draw with Ruben Gil, while Collins (17-0, 8 KOs) produced a riveting fourth-round TKO of Lee McGregor in May.
If Collins is going to be “The Next King of Scotland” as he boasts, he will need to make a big statement. With the stakes for this showdown riding high, DAZN News analyzes the Keys to Victory for both Collins and Lorente.
Nathaniel Collins’ Keys to Victory
Beat Lorente with footwork
Nathaniel Collins has an advantage with his footwork where he is more nimble and adept than the heavier-footed Cristobal Lorente.
He must use this edge to be the first to the punch as these pointed shots will help him to bank rounds along the way.
Feint, change levels and work off the jab
In conjunction with the finer footwork, Collins should look to feint and change levels to find a comfy home with the jab.
Being able to split Lorente’s guard early and often will have Collins’ confidence balloon where he can start unloading rapid-fire combinations.
Piece together combinations with speed
During the press conference, Lorente made the assertion that he’s the more “tactical” fighter — something that Collins took offense to and dismissed, altogether.
If he wants to prove there are indeed levels to boxing and he is “The Next King of Scotland,” Collins will need to use his feet and jab to start piecing together combinations with speed that dizzy and exploit the lanky Spanish fighter’s lack of lateral agility.
He does this successfully with his deep punch selection and “The Nightmare” will likely keep Lorente up in cold sweats for many evenings to come. Or maybe, he will become the first opponent to put the Spanish fighter to sleep.
Cristobal Lorente’s Keys to Victory
Assert the jab without overreaching
Cristobal Lorente owns a blunt jab that has some pop to it and can do damage against Nathaniel Collins.
But in order for that to take continuous effect, Lorente must make sure he is not overreaching on those jab attempts.
Extending himself too much could leave him vulnerable to being carved up with precision by a technically-sound, quicker Collins.
Pressure, smother Collins
Although he has a height advantage, Lorente is at a deficit when it comes to foot and hand speed.
To combat the latter, the Spanish fighter must crowd Collins’ space with pressure to smother the Scottish boxer.
Doing this could dirty up the fight enough where Collins’ agility is less of a factor.
Plus, Lorente could unload the heavy-handed shots that impress judges toward their scorecards.
Turn the volume up
With the quicker hands, Collins’ punch output is going to be high.
With a title shot possibly in the balance, Lorente cannot afford to be outgunned because he did not let his hands go.
Although he must be measured with his offense, Lorente must turn the volume up on his punches to give himself the best chance possible to let the “The Next King of Scotland” know he is not ready to assume that throne just yet.
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