The Power Of Scotland!

By: Queensberry Promotions

(October 8th) It was a case of ‘as you were’ at the conclusion of punches being traded at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow on Saturday night. Nathaniel Collins kept hold of his WBC Silver featherweight title and Cristobal Lorente headed home to Barcelona with his European title belt safely tucked away in his luggage.

This is because, after 12 absorbing rounds, the scorecards couldn’t split these two fine fighters and a split draw was revealed to the bumper crowd who turned out to see if a New King of Scotland would be crowned.

Collins, it should be acknowledged, was just ahead on the unofficial cards of the ringside pundits, but there was no complaints from the 29-year-old, who explained that he was probably trying too hard to impress his home audience and was loading up too much.

What it was, was a terrific encounter that does no damage to the reputation of either man and now we wait to find out what happens next.

The show was of the storming variety from pretty much start to finish. Willy Hutchinson reminded us all of what he is all about by outclassing and then stopping a tough and highly-rated customer in Mark Jeffers in the seventh round.

Super bantamweight pocket dynamo Marcus Sutherland was supposed to be in his toughest test to date against the unbeaten Kerim Agius, but it was all over in less than two minutes.

Middleweight Aston Brown took a little bit longer to dispatch Paul Kean and seize the Celtic title, with the fight being called off just over midway through the second round. The formidable Brown has not got his vision firmly trained in the direction of the British title belt.

The British lightweight title was on the line in a battle of the unbeatens match between local man Regan Glackin and Essex boy Louie O’Doherty.

O’Doherty, who became English champion last time out, simply had the measure of the home favourite and his skilful persistence paid off in the 10th round when the towel came in from the corner of Glackin.

World under-19 champion John Joe Carrigan gave us all a glimpse into a glorious future with a spectacular debut performance against Dawid Przybyiski, who he bamboozled and finished off inside a round. Keep an eye out for this young man.

Earlier in the evening, Queensberry’s young Scottish charges all impressed, with Drew Limon, Alex Arthur Jr. and Reese Lynch all posting wins, along with the young Puerto Rican star Yandiel Lozano, who demonstrated his extensive skillset over six rounds against Mario Victorino Vera.

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Queensberry, time and time again, delivers a debut to a champion journey for richly talented young fighters and provides an unrivalled platform for them to showcase their ability to the widest possible audience via a major broadcast collaboration and an exceptional digital portfolio.

Fight promotions are regularly staged, servicing the requirements of novice prospects, contenders, title challengers and champions. Boxers are given every opportunity to build a following and maximize their potential.

The wall facing the entrance to the Queensberry headquarters bears the words ‘This is where the magic happens’ because, for decades, it has been the location where the biggest fights have been hatched and matched, where the biggest shows have been plotted and where the best fighters arrive to sign promotional terms for Frank Warren to guide their careers.

It is always about the fighters - with the key being development - but also about the sport, the business of boxing and conjuring up magical nights for the fans and making the fights they want to see.

The experience of Queensberry and the tried and trusted model for creating champions is unparalleled in the sport of boxing. The expertise of International Hall of Fame Promoter Frank Warren has been employed for some 45 years in the professional ranks building some of the biggest stars and navigating them to world champion status.

Frank specializes in taking young fighters right from debut and implementing his knowhow to pick the right fights at the right time and therefore ensuring the boxer is given every opportunity to maximize his or her potential.

Queensberry is currently in the position of being the world’s premier promotional organization, having spent many years building talent and putting in the foundations to ensure prolonged success. The company currently boasts a number of world champions, multiple world title contenders, numerous title-holders and the finest crop of young future stars anywhere in the world.

Queensberry fighters have been given the opportunity to shine on the major global stage both at home and abroad, under the Queensberry banner.

About Frank Warren

In an era spanning over 35 years, Hall of Fame boxing Promoter and Manager Frank Warren has worked with some of the biggest fighters in boxing history. Hamed, Bruno, Tyson, Calzaghe, Benn, Collins, Eubank, Khan and Hatton are some of the iconic names he has promoted during his career.