Under the spotlight of a European title fight, manager Shelly Finkel’s pair, light heavyweight Willy Hutchinson and debut sensation John Joe Carrigan, delivered the most decisive results of the night in Glasgow on October 4, 2025.
While the main event ended in a draw, the Finkel-guided duo secured explosive victories, signaling significant upward momentum for both the veteran contender and the new prospect.
Hutchinson Closes the Gap with Seventh-Round TKO
Light heavyweight contender Willy Hutchinson (19-2, 14 KOs) blasted his way back into relevance, stopping Mark Jeffers with a brutal seventh-round finish. The performance was a deliberate comeback platform and a tone-setter for the next phase of his career.
Hutchinson dictated the pace from the opening bell, expertly mixing a stinging jab with sudden, heavy power shots. He gradually broke down Jeffers over seven rounds until the referee correctly intervened at 2:15 of the seventh.
Post-fight, Hutchinson confirmed his renewed focus, declaring himself “back in business” and candidly joking that he’s done being a “sausage” outside the ring—a self-deprecating nod to past issues with discipline and inactivity. The decisive victory has reignited his confidence as he immediately targets more formidable opposition and pushes back toward title contention.
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Carrigan’s Debut: Knockout Drama from a Cut
Fresh from the amateur scene and also backed by Finkel, John Joe Carrigan made his professional debut on the same card, delivering first-round knockout drama after suffering an accidental cut just moments into the bout.
Despite the head clash causing a cut, Carrigan showcased remarkable composure. He maintained his focus and immediately answered the adversity with speed and power, turning the bout into a statement performance. Landing sharp combinations, he closed the show inside the opening round against Dawid Przybylski.
The finish capped a strong debut from the ‘Star Boy’ that impressed observers and signals that Carrigan is a prospect built for chaotic, high-pressure environments.
Both men emerge from the Glasgow card with momentum and purpose. Hutchinson’s return was a statement of maturity and focused aggression. At the same time, Carrigan’s debut showed the poise and finishing power of a fighter built for bigger nights ahead under Finkel’s guidance. This experienced boxing figure also represents Deontay Wilder.
Main event: split draw leaves title with Lorente
The featured bout—Nathaniel Collins vs. Cristóbal Lorente for the European featherweight title—finished as a tight, tactical split draw, which allowed Lorente to retain his belt. The judges’ scores reflected the close nature of the contest, with Collins winning 115-113, Lorente winning 113-115, and the score tied at 114-114.
Neither man left Glasgow with the clear-cut win they desired, but the result allowed Willy Hutchinson and John Joe Carrigan to deliver the card’s most emphatic highlights.
Full Main Card Results | Glasgow, October 4, 2025
European featherweight title | Nathaniel Collins vs. Cristóbal Lorente | Split Draw
Light Heavyweight | Willy Hutchinson def. Mark Jeffers | TKO, Round 7
Junior Featherweight | Marcus Sutherland def. Kerim Agius | KO, Round 1
Lightweight | Louie O’Doherty def. Regan Glackin | TKO, Round 10
Middleweight | Aston Brown def. Paul Kean | TKO, Round 2
Welterweight | Drew Limond def. Alexeyv Mikhail Arellano Leon | KO, Round 4
Super Middleweight | Alex Arthur Jr. def. Grzegorz Mardyla | Points
Super Lightweight | Reese Lynch def. Jakub Laskowski | Points
Light Heavyweight | Javier Santana def. Steve Collins Jr. | Points
Super Welterweight | John Joe Carrigan def. Dawid Przybylski | TKO1
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