The former two-time International Boxing Federation featherweight champion, Josh Warrington, has not been fighting since 2022. Removing all the speculations, Warrington is ready to make his next outing. The 32-year-old orthodox boxer has had 34 fights in his career so far and has a record of 31 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. He also has a record of eight wins via knockout and twenty-three via decision added to his resume.
He started his professional journey in 2009, and over the years, ‘The Leeds Warrior’ has come face to face against some of the most prominent names in the featherweight division of the boxing world. Until facing Mauricio Laura in 2021, Warrington was on a record undefeated thirty-fight win streak.
As a form of career achievement, Josh Warrington has been the former English featherweight, Commonwealth featherweight, British featherweight, European featherweight, and WBC International featherweight champion.
Josh Warrington's Next Fight
Josh Warrington is set to face Leigh Wood in his next fight for the WBA featherweight title on October 7, 2023. The bout will take place at Utilita Arena, Sheffield, England, and the main event walkout is scheduled at 5 pm ET. The fight card can be streamed on DAZN.
Josh Warrington had a loss against Luis Alberto Lopez in his previous outing. Whereas Leigh Wood had a unanimous decision win over Mauricio Lara for the WBA featherweight title on May 27, 2023. Wood has a professional boxing record of 27 wins and 3 losses; meanwhile, Warrignton’s record stands at 31 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. Wood will be making his first title defense against Warrington since winning back the WBA featherweight title for the second time.
According to multiple sources, both boxers have come to an agreement where the winner of the championship bout will have to face Otabek Kholmatov within 120 days of their matchup on October 7, 2023. Kholmatov is a 25-year-old American boxer who is currently on a professional record undefeated 11-fight win streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Leigh Wood Stats
| Stats | Josh Warrington | Leigh Wood |
| Record | 31-2-1 (8 KOs) | 27-3-0 (16 KOs) |
| Championship | - | WBA World Feather |
| Age | 32 | 35 |
| Height | 5'7" (170cm) | 5'7" (170cm) |
| Division(s) | Featherweight | Featherweight |
| Reach | 67" (170cm) | 67" (170cm) |
| KO Percentage | 25.81% | 59.26% |
| Rounds | 261 | 163 |
| Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 0 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Professional Debut | 2009 | 2011 |
Josh Warrington Record
| 34 fights | 31 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By decision | 23 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Leigh Wood Record
| 30 fights | 27 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 16 | 2 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
Josh Warrington's Last Fight
Josh Warrington had his last fight against Luis Alberto Lopez on December 10, 2022. However, Alberto Lopez won the twelve-round bout via a majority decision at First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. Warrington lost the IBF featherweight title to Alberto Lopez.
*Last updated on October 2, 2023.
FAQs
A. Josh Warrington is set to face Leigh Wood in his next fight for the WBA featherweight title on October 7, 2023.
A. Josh Warrington had his last fight against Luis Alberto Lopez on December 10, 2022.
A. Josh Warrington lost his IBF featherweight title to Luis Alberto Lopez via a majority decision.
A. Josh Warrington’s next fight will take place at Utilita Arena, Sheffield, England
A. Josh Warrington vs. Leigh Wood’s main event walkout is scheduled at 5 pm ET.
