Leigh Wood takes on Mauricio Lara at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena later this month for the WBA (Regular) Featherweight title. It is the second consecutive fight the Nottingham born fighter will have in the city after defeating Michael Conlan back in March.
The 34-year-old currently has a record of 26 wins and two losses but will face stern competition in the form of Lara. The Mexican has a very similar record to Wood, with 24 wins and two losses, but also has one draw against Josh Warrington. He beat the Leeds fighter in February 2021 before their September rematch was stopped in the second round after a cut to the head for Lara.
He has since beaten Emilio Sanchez in Calfornia but this will be a return to the big time of a world title fight, the first of his career and it is set to be a brilliant fight. The heavy hitting Mexican will be a stern test for Wood, who faces his second title defence.
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Here is all of the info you will need to attend the fight:
How to buy tickets for Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara
Tickets are priced between £40 and £150, with VIP packages from £250. All tickets can be purchased via Stage Front and the Motorpoint Arena.
What date and time is Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara?
Wood's second title defence takes place on Saturday, September 24. The undercard is expected to get underway at around 7pm.
What is the venue for Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara?
The fight takes place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, the fight is the venue where Wood beat Michael Conlan back in March and in the aftermath of that fight it was suggested by Conlan that a rematch could take place at the City Ground which did not materialise.
Who is on the Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara undercard?
Hannah Rankin vs Terri Harper
Maxi Hughes vs Kid Galahad
Cheavon Clarke vs TBC
Cyrus Pattinson vs TBC
Rhiannon Dixon vs TBC
Nico Leivars vs TBC
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