Collins' partner Anna is heavily pregnant and will give birth around the same weekend as the fight. Anna and Collins' three-year-old daughter Izzy will not attend the fight at the Hydro; they will watch it live on DAZN at home with Collins' mum, Melanie. This is the first fight Anna has missed since she and Collins have been together.
Anna and Izzy provided vocal support at Thursday's pre-fight press conference in Glasgow. Collins is a father to three-year-old Izzy and is expecting a second baby girl. Collins has the backing of Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions.
This is his 19th professional bout since his debut in 2018.