Matchroom Boxing Presents: Wood v Warrington will be at Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, doors are from 3pm, Sat 07 October 2023. This Boxing event will start at 16:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nLeigh Wood<\/strong> will defend his WBA Featherweight World Title against Josh Warrington<\/strong> in a huge domestic clash on neutral ground at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday October 7th<\/sup>, shown live worldwide on DAZN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Terri Harper will clash with former world pound-for-pound No.1 Cecilia Braekhus for the WBA and WBO Super-Welterweight World Titles on the undercard of Leigh Wood\u2019s WBA Featherweight World Title defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nottingham favourite Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) produced a 12-round masterclass against Mexico\u2019s hard-hitting dangerman Mauricio Lara to reclaim his WBA 126lbs crown last time out in May at Manchester\u2019s AO Arena to become Britain\u2019s latest two-time World Champion.
\u2018Leigh-thal\u2019 lost his World Title after being stopped in the seventh round by knockout artist \u2018Bronco\u2019 at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham earlier this year, but the 34-year-old Gedling warrior showed his courage by evoking an immediate rematch.
Lara had no answer to Wood\u2019s superior skillset on the night, with the Ben Davison-trained fighter executing a brilliant disciplined display that saw him collect a landslide points win with scores in his favour of 118-109 x 2 and 116-111.
Leeds hero Warrington (31-2-1, 8 KOs) is aiming to become a three-time Featherweight World Champion after surrendering his IBF belt to Mexico\u2019s Luis Alberto Lopez following a close points loss at the First Direct Arena last December \u2013 his first defeat in his home city.
\u2018The Leeds Warrior\u2019 regained the IBF strap when he stopped Kiko Martinez in his Leeds fortress in March 2022, flooring the Spaniard in the opening round before ending matters in the seventh round to punctuate a blistering performance in front of his adoring fans.
The former two-time IBF king, who has been out of action since his loss to Lopez, is eager to return to the top of the division and knows that a win over his British rival will put him in pole position for a unification rematch with Lopez \u2013 who recently KO\u2019d Michael Conlan in five rounds.
\u201cI\u2019m extremely excited for October 7,\u201d said Wood<\/strong>. \u201cIn terms of the followings we\u2019ve got, the football clubs and the cities, this is arguably the biggest British rivalry in the sport. For me, it doesn\u2019t really get any bigger. Our styles will gel and that should make for a very exciting and entertaining fight. It should go down in British history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cJosh has some great wins on his record and is obviously a two-time World Champion, but this is a fight that he cannot lose. He\u2019s never really been in a boring fight \u2013 but neither have I. This fight will be all-action and the fans should be in for a great night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know it will be quite hostile with both sets of fans battling it out vocally, but it should make for a great night. This is one that I need to win, so I can look back on with pride and soak up all the good memories. This is a must-win, for sure.”
\u201cThis is a big fight,\u201d said Warrington<\/strong>. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t get much better than a domestic dust up for a World Title! I\u2019m obsessed in becoming a three-weight World Champion, to get back on top and that is going to show on the night. I will bring an army of fans to Sheffield and the atmosphere will be special. Leigh has had a good run and put some good wins together but I just don\u2019t believe he can live with me. I hope he thinks my best days are behind me, on October 7 he\u2019ll find out. AND THE NEW!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This is a huge all-British World Title clash between two of the best Featherweights on the planet,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn<\/strong>. “Nottingham hero Leigh Wood defends his WBA Featherweight crown against ‘The Leeds Warrior’ Josh Warrington after brilliantly reclaiming it against Maurcio Lara in May. It doesn\u2019t get much bigger than this! Both men will be backed by their fanatical supporters for what will be one of the best ever atmospheres at a boxing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cJosh Warrington is desperate to be crowned a three-time World Champion after losing his IBF belt last December. Leigh Wood has plans to unify the 126lbs and will give everything he has to keep hold of his belt. Expect fireworks from the opening bell as these two all-action warriors go head to head in a Battle of Britain. Catch it live around the world on DAZN!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“A massive fight to add to our autumn schedule,” said Joseph\u202fMarkowski<\/strong>, CEO North America, DAZN Group. \u201cLeigh wood vs. Josh Warrington for the WBA Featherweight World Title is an absolute barnstormer – a domestic scrap between two brilliant, aggressive fighters that will deliver from the first bell. Tune in live and exclusive October 7 only on DAZN.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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- Doors Time & Date: 3pm, Sat 07 October 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Event Starts at: 16:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Venue: Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n