Leigh Wood to Defend WBA Featherweight Title Against Josh Warrington
Leigh Wood, the current WBA featherweight world champion, is set to defend his title this weekend in a highly anticipated clash with Josh Warrington. Wood’s last fight was against Mauricio Lara in May, which came just three months after he was knocked out by the Mexican in their first encounter. Warrington, on the other hand, had two fights with Lara, losing one by knockout and the other being stopped due to a cut sustained by his opponent in the second round. The upcoming fight between Wood and Warrington has been eagerly awaited by fans, as both fighters have been pining to face each other for over a year.
Wood and Warrington have had their fair share of challenges leading up to this fight. Warrington hasn’t stepped into the ring since losing his world title to Luis Alberto Lopez on points last year. Now, he is determined to become a three-time world titleholder as he takes on Wood in a titanic clash in Sheffield.
The Wood vs Warrington fight is scheduled to take place this weekend on Saturday, October 7, at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. The main card will start at 7pm BST, with the ring-walks for the main event beginning from 10.30pm BST.
For those unable to attend the fight in person, it will be broadcasted live on DAZN in the UK. Fans can subscribe to DAZN for £9.99-a-month, which commits them to a full year of action. Alternatively, a flexible pass worth £19.99-a-month is available, allowing subscribers to cancel anytime. The lowest-cost option is paying £99.99 for the year upfront. The fight can also be live-streamed on mobile or tablet devices through the DAZN app or watched on Sky channel 429.
In addition to the Wood vs Warrington title fight, there will be other exciting matchups on the card. Terri Harper, another talented fighter, will be in action as she faces ring legend Cecilia Braekus for the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles. Prospects Hopey Price and Junaid Bostan will also be showcasing their skills in separate bouts.
The full card for the event includes:
– Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington – for the WBA featherweight title
– Terri Harper vs Cecilia Braekhus – for the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles
– Kieron Conway vs Linus Udofia
– Hopey Price vs Connor Coghill
– Junaid Bostan vs Corey McCulloch
– Nico Leivars vs Ryan Walker
– Cameron Vuong vs Engel Gomez
– Koby McNamara vs Francisco Rodriguez
In conclusion, the upcoming clash between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington promises to be an exciting and highly competitive fight. Both fighters have faced their fair share of challenges and are determined to come out on top. Fans can catch all the action live on DAZN in the UK or through the DAZN app on their mobile or tablet devices. With an impressive undercard featuring other talented fighters, this event is not one to be missed by boxing enthusiasts.