Collins and Lorente, both 29 years old, were both 125.1lbs on the scales. Lorente won his title with victory over Mauro Forte in July 2024; he has since defended it against Francesco Grandelli and Ruben Gil, but the fight with Gil, in July 2025, was scored a split draw. Their contest on Saturday also represents a final eliminator for the WBC title held by Stephen Fulton.