The Scotsman and the Spaniard fought to a split-decision draw last year in their European featherweight title encounter.

Now, they meet again in a WBC final eliminator for the chance to face off with champion Bruce Carrington later this year.

But just how did they come to this match-up? DAZN News explores the last five fights for each man and how they fared.

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Collins prepares for crucial Lorente rematch

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Nathaniel Collins (17-0-1)

• Age: 29
• Fights: 18
• Last five: WWWWD

Still undefeated in the ring, 'The Nightmare' will nevertheless be keen to make amends for the one flaw on an otherwise perfect pro record.

A former Lonsdale Belt holder, Collins racked up his final defence over Zak Miller in 2023, before a 2024 win over Francesco Grandelli.

Victories in 2025 against Darwing Martinez and Lee McGregor followed, but his draw with Lorente checked his world-level ascent - for now.

Cristobal Lorente (20-0-3)

• Age: 30
• Fights : 23
• Last five: WWWDD

Few fighters score one draw across their professional career, let alone three - but that's what the Barcelona-born fighter has contended with.

A 2023 win over Kevin Trana teed up his EBU belt success against Mauro Forte the following year, before a defence against Grandelli too.

Since then however, Lorente has fought two draws - first against Ruben Gil, and then against Collins. He will hope to break his streak today.

One year younger than Fury, but with an identical three-two record across his past five fights, Makhmudov is bidding to spring a major upset.

A 2023 loss to Agit Kabayel and 2024 reverse against Guido Vianello were followed by knockouts over Miljan Rovcanin and Ricardo Brown.

In his most recent outing, the 'Lion' took a wide decision against British journeyman Dave Allen, but was unable to secure the stoppage win.

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