Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Boxing Betting
Leigh Wood will defend his WBA featherweight title against Josh Warrington on Saturday, October 7. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and will take place at Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. Wood is 27-3 in his career with 16 knockouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Mauricio Lara in May. Warrington is 31-2-1 in his career with eight knockouts. He is coming off a majority decision loss to Luis Alberto Lopez in December of last year. Wood is listed as more than a 2-1 favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Where: Utilita Arena, Sheffield, England
Why: WBA Featherweight Title Fight
On Saturday, October 7, Leigh Wood (27-3, 16 knockouts) will take on Josh Warrington (31-2-1, 8 knockouts) in a 12-round bout. Specifically, Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England is the venue.
Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Boxing Odds
Josh Warrington +231
Leigh Wood -305
Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington
Promoter Eddie Hearn said that Warrington is not past his prime. “I couldn't disagree more about Josh Warrington being on the slide.” Hearn said to the media, “He had a nightmare three or four rounds against Lopez, got hit by some massive shots, and I thought he did really well to get back in the fight. It's a horrible, awkward, big punching style. Kiko Martinez, he busted his jaw and took some big shots in that fight, came through and stopped him. Lara was Lara. But I don't see it. I think he looks fresh, I think he's speaking really well, I think he's motivated, I think it's a 50/50 fight. A lot of people feel Josh is a favorite in this fight, because of the résumé and because of the style.”
WBA Featherweight Title Bout
Leigh Wood, age 35, is 27-3 with 16 knockouts. He stands five feet and seven inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. He is 4-1 in his last five fights. He is coming off a unanimous decision win against Maurico Lara in May. Wood lost by 7th round TKO to Lara in February. Wood won by 12th round TKO against Michael Conlan in March of 2022, won by 12th round TKO against Xu Can in July of 2021 and won by 9th round TKO against Reece Mould in February of 2021.
Josh Warrington, age 32, is 31-2-1 with 8 knockouts. He stands five feet and seven inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Leeds, England. He is 2-2-1 in his last five fights. He is coming off a majority decision loss to Luis Alberto Lopez in December of 2022. Warrington beat Kiko Martinez by 7th round TKO in March of 2022, fought to a draw against Mauricio Lara in September of 2021, lost to Lara by 9th round TKO in February of 2021 and won by 2nd round TKO against Sofiane Takoucht in October of 2019.
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