Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara Boxing Betting
Leigh Wood will put his WBA featherweight title on the line, as he takes on Mauricio Lara on Saturday, February 18. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on DAZN. The bout will take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. Wood is 26-2 in his career with 16 knockouts. He is coming off a successful title defense, as he defeated Michael Conlan by 12th round TKO in March of last year. Lara comes into this fight with a record of 25-2-1 with 18 knockouts. He is coming off a 3rd round TKO win against Jose Sanmartin in October of last year. Lara is listed as more than a 2-1 favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, February 18, 2023
Where: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England
Why: WBA Featherweight Title Fight
On Saturday, February 18, 2023, Leigh Wood (26-2, 16 knockouts) will face Mauricio Lara (25-2-1, 18 knockouts) in a 12-round WBA featherweight title bout. Specifically, Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England is the venue. DAZN will provide television coverage.
Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara Boxing Odds
Leigh Wood +207
Mauricio Lara -270
WBA Featherweight Title Fight Bout
Leigh Wood, age 34, is 26-2 in his career 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 12th round TKO against Michael Conlan in March of last year. Wood won by 12th round TKO against Xu Can in July of 2021, won by 9th round TKO against Reece Mould in February of 2021, lost a majority decision to Jazza Dickens in February of 2020 and won by 9th round TKO against David Oliver Joyce in October of 2019.
Mauricio Lara, age 24, is 25-2-1 in his career with 18 knockouts. He stands five feet and seven inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He is 4-0-1 in his last six fights. He is coming off a 3rd round TKO against Jose Sanmartin in October of last year. Lara won by 3rd round knockout against Emilio Sanchez in March of last year, fought to a draw against Josh Warrington in September of 2021, won by 9th round TKO against Warrington in February of 2021 and won a unanimous decision against Sergio Puente in December of 2020.
Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara
Lara said he is going all out right from the start against Wood. “I am not going to expect anything, I am going all in for everything from the first round,” said Lara to the media, “Wood punches harder than Warrington, but on February 18 we will see who has the biggest punch. We have a plan A and a plan B because we don't want to be surprised. We are well prepared.” Lara went on to say, “Wood is a great fighter, but he is very talkative. Saying these things to me is his worst mistake, he will even need therapy to recover, I will be the worst nightmare of his life.”
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