Photos: Leigh Wood, Josh Warrington - Ready For War in Sheffield
Oct 6, 2023 • 11:30 AM ET
Leigh Wood will defend his WBA featherweight world title against Josh Warrington in a huge domestic clash on neutral ground at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday October 7th, shown live worldwide on DAZN. (photos by Mark Robinson)
Nottingham favorite Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) produced a 12-round masterclass against Mexico’s hard-hitting dangerman Mauricio Lara to reclaim his WBA 126lbs crown last time out in May at Manchester’s AO Arena to become Britain’s latest two-time world champion.
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’s Luis Alberto Lopez following a close points loss at the First Direct Arena last December – his first defeat in his home city.
