Nathaniel Collins fights Cristobal Lorente in a WBC world eliminator on Friday in Glasgow. The winner will become the official mandatory challenger for the WBC title.
Key points
Nathaniel Collins fights Cristobal Lorente in Glasgow
The match is a WBC world eliminator
The winner becomes the mandatory challenger for the WBC title
Collins aims to secure a better future for his family
Collins' wife is expecting their second child
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Nathaniel Collins says he is fighting for his family's future in Friday's WBC world eliminator with Cristobal Lorente in Glasgow.
The pair contested a draw at the Braehead Arena in October, with the featherweight rematch taking place a few miles away at the Hydro Arena.
The winner will become the official mandatory challenger for the WBC title.
"It's an opportunity to change life for my family," said 29-year-old Collins, who revealed his wife is "ready to drop" with their second child.
"That's really what it's all about.
"I want to go on [to a world title shot] and hopefully that means my wife doesn't need to work and my kids can go to nice schools."
Facing Lorente in his home city for a second time, Collins has vowed to be "smarter" in the ring.
Last year, he started well but let the Spaniard back into the contest, with the judges unable to separate them in a 115-113, 113-115, 114-114 split decision.
"I let my heart control my head last time," explained Collins.
"I need to be focused. That's the difference for a world level fighter. You need to be able to use the skills you've got and stay switched on.
"I've got a different buzz about me this time
"I'm feeling fresh and light - I wasn't feeling this way the last time."
What is at stake for Nathaniel Collins in the Glasgow rematch?
Nathaniel Collins is fighting for his family's future and the chance to become the official mandatory challenger for the WBC title.
When and where is the rematch between Collins and Lorente taking place?
The rematch is scheduled for Friday at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow.
What was the outcome of the previous fight between Collins and Lorente?
Their previous fight ended in a draw at the Braehead Arena in October.
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