Mauricio Lara was cut during an accidental clash of heads in Leeds
(Picture: Action Images via Reuters)Warrington vs Lara 2 - LIVE!
Josh Warrington was denied the chance for revenge against Mauricio Lara after a hugely anticlimactic end to a big night of boxing in Leeds.
The former IBF featherweight champion was looking for swift redemption on Saturday night after suffering a shock first career defeat against the previously unheralded Mexican in a massive upset back in February.
However, a huge gash sustained just above Lara’s left eye during an accidental early clash of heads led to the fight being waved off after just two rounds.
Due to the circumstances in which the cut occurred and the fact that there had not been four completed rounds, the bout was ruled a technical draw, leaving both fighters massively disappointed.
Saturday’s card was stacked full of big fights, with Katie Taylor successfully defending her undisputed women’s lightweight titles by beating Jennifer Han and Conor Benn outpointing Adrian Granados, while Maxi Hughes stunned Mexico’s Jovanni Straffon to win the IBO world lightweight title.
Boxing schedule and results
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara - technical draw
Katie Taylor bt Jennifer Han
Conor Benn bt Adrian Granados
Maxi Hughes bt Jovanni Straffon
Ebanie Bridges bt Mailys Gangloff
