Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara Betting
Josh Warrington is one of the most popular boxers in the United Kingdom as a past International Boxing Federation champion from 2018 through 2021. Additionally, Warrington is a multiple-champion on a regional level over several years. Warrington successfully defended his IBF featherweight title three times before relinquishing it in anticipation of a fight against Mauricio Lara, which he shockingly lost. Warrington has been plotting revenge ever since and will get a rematch with Lara on September 4, 2021. This highly anticipated revenge bout shows Warrington as the favorite, despite his defeat in the first go-around. Gambling action opened hot and heavy. DAZN will get record views for its coverage.
When: Saturday, September 4, 2021
Where: Headingley Rugby League Stadium, Leeds, England
Why: Featherweight Bout Title
On September 4, 2021, Mauricio Lara (22-2, 15 knockouts) will face Josh Warrington (30-1, 7 knockouts) in a 12-round featherweight bout. This fight will be held at Headingley Rugby Stadium in Leeds, England. DAZN will provide television coverage.
Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara Boxing Odds
Mauricio Lara-112
Josh Warrington -117
Total 10.5
Featherweight Bout Title
Josh Warrington has a career record of 30 wins and one loss. Warrington has a total of seven knockout triumphs and one knockout loss for his career. "The Leeds Warrior" stands at five feet, seven inches tall, and fights from an orthodox stance. He is a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where he still resides. With this fight taking place in his hometown, Warrington will get massive support of over 20,000 fanatics. Warrington, age 30, is ranked eighth in the world.
Last time out for Warrington was on February 13, 2021, when he went up against Lara. Warrington lost the fight in a 9th round technical knockout. The Bout was scheduled for 12 rounds. Warrington went down in both the 4th and 9th rounds.
Previously, Warrington won the IBF title against Lee Selby on May 19, 2018, in a 12-round split decision. Subsequently, Warrington successfully defended his title belt three times, defeating Carl Frampton, Kid Galahad, and Sofiane Takoucht.
Mauricio Lara has a career record of 22 wins and two losses. Lara has 15 knockout wins and two knockout losses for his career. Lara is ranked seventh in the world and is age 23. "Bronco" is a native of Mexico that resides in Mexico City. Lara's win over Warrington on February 13, 2021, was considered a major upset in that Lara was an +1100 underdog. Warrington cleaned out gamblers as a -3300 chalk.
Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara
Warrington isn't shy about his expectations for this rematch.
"After 30 fights and 11 years unbeaten, I've gone from being ranked number one in the world to ranked fifth or sixth now," said the former champ. "And this is all because this cheeky Mexican gave me basically a good hiding. We aim to put that right in the rematch at Headingley Stadium back in Leeds. Mauricio's a great fighter and a good puncher. We've learned from our mistakes, and I'd like to bring a top-class Josh Warrington performance for this next one."
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