Comments Thread For: Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara on February 18 in Nottingham

[Corelone]

I know Wood has to get himself in the mood, but I think he has it backwards. The whole Warrington thing, with the Leeds hometown savages and the uncalled headbutts, vacating the title before the fight. Now they're dragging Lara back. He should be apologizing to Lara.

[mev1]

This is a really good fight. Lara should win, but I would not bet on it. Wood is very tough.

[Corelone]

I like Wood, but it takes him too long to get going. I'm not sure he can avoid Lara late into the fight. The late KOs show Wood keeps his power, but Conlan was tired late, like Rashidi. Wood's poison takes time Lara may not give him.

[dannnnn]

****er of a fight.

One thing I've noticed about Lara is he really doesn't like the body shots. Question is, can Wood hang around in there long enough to make them count. If I had to bet I'd go with Lara but I won't be surprised with a stoppage either way. Can't see it lasting the distance.

[dazzlertheboxer]

What a fight!!

Cant wait!

Will be cheering for Leigh but Lara is a beast.

Leigh has the experience to stay composed and manage his reserves. This could be the difference.

[Sid-Knee]

Another Eddie Hearn UK hype job tomato can gets crushed in brutal fashion.

1Hour, when are you going to go back to your original account? I've had a bit of a play with you in the past, but it's weak you've left it.

By the way, you can't be a hype job if you're not hyped.

Try harder.

[Sid-Knee]

Took Wood 2 years to accept this fight. He wanted Leo Santa Cruz, but LSC is a diva who always plays A-side when it comes to non PBC fighters. Santa Clown, like most PBC guys, is probably retired without official announcement. He hasn't been seen in years.

Wood accepted the fight but an injury got in the way. Then the WBA said he and Cruz had to fight. If they didn't, Wood would be stripped. That's not a problem now as Cruz is moving up. So, we have this fight.

[Wolfie]

Really good fight between two sluggers, difference here is Woods is a very slow starter and doesn't have fast hands. Nevertheless a very gritty gutsy fighter. Plus Conlan dropped Wood violently and Lara hits way harder than Conlan. Props to Lara for having the guts to keep on entering his opponents home field advantage. Really good fight between two warriors I can't wait to see.

[Bullrider]

They come back when they have ran out of cash. Wood probably wanted a tuneup first.

[gooderz84]

Lara hits infinitely harder than Conlan, who put Wood down in the first round. Wouldn't expect the same let-off afforded to him by Conlan that night. Lara rounds 1-4 @ 12/5 on bet365 is worth 50 of my money.