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How a unique night of action could lay groundwork for future super-fight

Leigh Wood and Chris Billam-Smith emerged victorious from massive battles in the north and south of England this weekend

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Eddie Hearn warned Leigh Wood is next for Luis Alberto Lopez after Michael Conlan KO

Lopez and Wood both won their featherweight world title fights last night, and the Mexican is hoping to extend his scintillating run of form in the UK with another British scalp

Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023

Leigh Wood drops and dominates Mauricio Lara to earn back world title in rematch

British star Leigh Wood had the chance to get his revenge in Manchester taking on former conqueror Mauricio Lara for the vacant world title, after the Mexican missed weight for their rematch

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Michael Conlan to challenge IBF champion Luis Alberto Lopez in Belfast

The title fight will take place on May 27.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Leigh Wood given message by trainer Ben Davison after controversial stoppage

Davison has been criticised for throwing in the towel to end Wood’s fight against Mauricio Lara

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Controversial Leigh Wood stoppage was the right call

Home favourite Wood was caught flush with a Mauricio Lara left hook in Nottingham and relinquished his featherweight world title when the towel was thrown in

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara scorecards released from thrilling world title fight

Wood was ahead on the scorecards against Lara but lost his world title when he was knocked out by a left hook from the Mexican in the seventh round

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Mauricio Lara spits at Josh Warrington moments after knocking out Leigh Wood

Lara won the WBA featherweight title by knocking out Wood in a stunning comeback and he then proceeded to spit at Warrington who was ringside

Daily Mirror · Feb 19, 2023

Leigh Wood loses world title after stunning KO by Mauricio Lara in brutal fight

Nottingham star Leigh Wood was taking on rugged Mexican star Mauricio Lara with his WBA featherweight world title on the line, with rival Josh Warrington watching on from ringside

Irish Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Wood vs Lara: Start time, undercard, prediction, ring walks and latest betting odds tonight

The WBA featherweight title is on the line in Nottingham in front of a huge home crowd backing Leigh Wood against a fearsome rival in Mauricio Lara

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023