About Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington
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Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington squared off at Utilita Arena Sheffield in Sheffield, England, on October 7, 2023. This fight saw Wood trying to defend his WBA featherweight championship, which he won after his duel against Mauricio Lara in May of 2023. In the 7th round of the fight, Leigh Wood knocked out Josh Warrington with a swift combination and was declared the winner via TKO.
On May 30, 2023, the WBA instructed Wood to defend his championship against the No.1 featherweight contender, Otabek Kholmatov. However, just two months after the announcement, the governing body granted Wood's request for a voluntary title defense against the former 2-time IBF featherweight champion, Josh Warrington. This contract included a clause that the winner of Wood vs. Warrington must face Kholmatov within 120 days after the bout.
In terms of their professional boxing records, Leigh Wood boasts an impressive record of 28 wins and 3 losses (28-3-0), while Josh Warrington has compiled a record of 31 victories with 3 losses and 1 draw (31-3-1).
Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Fight Card
| Weightclass | Fight | Method | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherweight | Leigh Wood (c) vs. Josh Warrington | TKO | 7/12 | Leigh Wood (c) def. Josh Warrington |
| Super Welterweight | Terri Harper (c) vs. Cecilia Braekhus | MD (Majority Decision) | 10 | Terri Harper (c) def. Cecilia Braekhus |
| Middleweight | Kieron Conway vs. Linus Udofia | TKO | 6/12 | Kieron Conway def. Linus Udofia |
| Featherweight | Hopey Price (c) vs. Connor Coghill | TKO | 12/12 | Hopey Price (c) def. Connor Coghill |
| Super Welterweight | Junaid Bostan vs. Corey McCulloch | TKO | 6/8 | Junaid Bostan def. Corey McCulloch |
| Super Bantamweight | Nico Leivars vs. Ryan Walker | PTS (Points) | 8 | Nico Leivars def. Ryan Walker |
| Lightweight | Cameron Vuong vs. Engel Gomez | TKO | 4/6 | Cameron Vuong def. Engel Gomez |
| Bantamweight | Koby McNamara vs. Francisco Rodriguez | PTS (Points) | 6 | Koby McNamara def. Francisco Rodriguez |
Leigh Wood Last Fight
Leigh Wood’s last outing was a rematch against Mauricio Lara on May 27, 2023. In this fight, Wood secured his second WBA featherweight championship by winning a revengeful points victory over Mauricio Lara. Wood faced Lara just 98 days after suffering a knockout defeat in his hometown of Nottingham.
Before the fight, Lara faced several challenges at the weigh-in. The British Boxing Board of Control deemed it unsafe for Lara to reach the championship weight of 126lbs after Wood missed the midweek check-weight. Lara eventually weighed in at 129.8lbs and was stripped of his title. However, the fight proceeded after both camps agreed to a rehydration limit for Lara on the morning of the fight.
The pre-fight difficulties seemed to affect Lara's performance as he started slowly and was knocked down in the second round. Although Wood sustained a cut before the halfway point, he displayed tremendous grit and discipline to secure a unanimous decision victory, with judges' scores of 118-109, 118-109, and 116-111.
Last Updated On October 8, 2023
FAQs
Leigh Wood's matchup against Josh Warrington took place on October 7, 2023.
Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington took place at the Utilita Arena Sheffield in Sheffield, England.
Leigh Wood is a professional boxer with a record of 28 wins and 3 losses (28-3-0).
Josh Warrington holds a professional boxing record of 31 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw (31-3-1).
Leigh Wood’s last fight was against Mauricio Lara. Wood won the fight via a unanimous decision.
