Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington | DAZN - 7 October 2023

[maverick23]

It’s a hard fight to assess. The obvious narrative is that Warrington’s on the way down & Wood’s on the way up.

But the way I look at it is if Wood fought Lopez my money would be on a Lopez stoppage & if the version of Lara that turned up in the Wood rematch fought Warrington then I’d back Warrington.

I think a prime Warrington is better than a prime Wood & I still think against Lopez that Warrington showed he’s got plenty left.

I’m not as convinced as others that Wood is having some kind of Indian summer. I think he’s got the jackpot in that Conlan gassed trying to finish him & that Lara was so dreadful in the rematch. I think he’s had several hard fights & had a couple of stoppage defeats & is nowhere near as fresh as some are suggesting.

I think it’s a really good fight.

I see what you’re saying about Wood but he also beat Xu Can and was beating Lara in the first fight before being caught. The worry for me is how badly hurt he was by Conlan who isn’t a big puncher.

Looking forward to it. I’d like Wood to win and think he will but I can’t rule out Warrington either.

[Oiky]

Hope wood smashes him to bits

[jwfg]

For what it's worth, this is my prediction....

Warrington starts fast, Wood drops him mid rounds, dominates there after and gets a stoppage late.

[jwfg]

Hope wood smashes him to bits

If he can stick his fist on all the headbutts, that'll do it.

[a force]

It’s a hard fight to assess. The obvious narrative is that Warrington’s on the way down & Wood’s on the way up.

But the way I look at it is if Wood fought Lopez my money would be on a Lopez stoppage & if the version of Lara that turned up in the Wood rematch fought Warrington then I’d back Warrington.

I think a prime Warrington is better than a prime Wood & I still think against Lopez that Warrington showed he’s got plenty left.

I’m not as convinced as others that Wood is having some kind of Indian summer. I think he’s got the jackpot in that Conlan gassed trying to finish him & that Lara was so dreadful in the rematch. I think he’s had several hard fights & had a couple of stoppage defeats & is nowhere near as fresh as some are suggesting.

I think it’s a really good fight.

I see what you’re saying about Wood but he also beat Xu Can and was beating Lara in the first fight before being caught. The worry for me is how badly hurt he was by Conlan who isn’t a big puncher.

Looking forward to it. I’d like Wood to win and think he will but I can’t rule out Warrington either.

To be honest I’ve only seen Xu Can once & thought he was terrible. Maybe I’m underestimating him and Wood made him look like that or he had a weight making issue or something else.

[samwbr]

It’s a hard fight to assess. The obvious narrative is that Warrington’s on the way down & Wood’s on the way up.

But the way I look at it is if Wood fought Lopez my money would be on a Lopez stoppage & if the version of Lara that turned up in the Wood rematch fought Warrington then I’d back Warrington.

I think a prime Warrington is better than a prime Wood & I still think against Lopez that Warrington showed he’s got plenty left.

I’m not as convinced as others that Wood is having some kind of Indian summer. I think he’s got the jackpot in that Conlan gassed trying to finish him & that Lara was so dreadful in the rematch. I think he’s had several hard fights & had a couple of stoppage defeats & is nowhere near as fresh as some are suggesting.

I think it’s a really good fight.

I see what you’re saying about Wood but he also beat Xu Can and was beating Lara in the first fight before being caught. The worry for me is how badly hurt he was by Conlan who isn’t a big puncher.

Looking forward to it. I’d like Wood to win and think he will but I can’t rule out Warrington either.

The shot Conlan dropped Wood with was an absolute peach. That he couldn't finish it from there was a serious show of balls by Wood. It was an outstanding performance to do what he did and its ruined Conlan.

[Kilburn]

Wood's cardio is off the charts. I think this will be the main difference tomorrow night.

[Oiky]

Hope wood smashes him to bits

If he can stick his fist on all the headbutts, that'll do it.

Never seen a fighter get away with so much headbutts

[golden_labrador]

Whoever smelt it dealt it

[margaret thatcher]

is ed having some sort of traumatic flashback there or something? or maybe josh really did let off a bomb

[golden_labrador]

is ed having some sort of traumatic flashback there or something? or maybe josh really did let off a bomb

"Hello darkness, my old friend..."

[SeanBrennan]

is ed having some sort of traumatic flashback there or something? or maybe josh really did let off a bomb

"Hello darkness, my old friend..."

"I've come to talk with you again..."

[rd350lc]

Nobody concerned at how gaunt Wood looked at the scales ?

He looked awful, still hope he can pull it off though .

[coneye]

Good fight , whoever wants it the most digs the deepest can win this one ,, gonna be up to the ref though he can allw a potential cracker to turn ugly if he don't get a grip of the headbuts early . Because they will come ,

[Teddy's Toupee]

is ed having some sort of traumatic flashback there or something? or maybe josh really did let off a bomb

"Hello darkness, my old friend..."

He's imagining the state of Fury's toilet bowl after Usyk accepted the 70/30 offer.

[Teddy's Toupee]

Wood's cycling is off the charts. I think this will be the main difference tomorrow night.

[a force]

Wood's cycling is off the charts. I think this will be the main difference tomorrow night.

You reckon?

[Teddy's Toupee]

Wood's cycling is off the charts. I think this will be the main difference tomorrow night.

You reckon?

Warrington's at it too.

[coneye]

is ed having some sort of traumatic flashback there or something? or maybe josh really did let off a bomb

"Hello darkness, my old friend..."

He's imagining the state of Fury's toilet bowl after Usyk accepted the 70/30 offer.

That comment has just outraged Big John Doofus , so much he's ripped his shirt of , kicked his kitchen table over , and he's now running around Morcambe threatening to rip the Toupee of some fella called Teddy .

[TheLeprechaun]

It’s a hard fight to assess. The obvious narrative is that Warrington’s on the way down & Wood’s on the way up.

But the way I look at it is if Wood fought Lopez my money would be on a Lopez stoppage & if the version of Lara that turned up in the Wood rematch fought Warrington then I’d back Warrington.

I think a prime Warrington is better than a prime Wood & I still think against Lopez that Warrington showed he’s got plenty left.

I’m not as convinced as others that Wood is having some kind of Indian summer. I think he’s got the jackpot in that Conlan gassed trying to finish him & that Lara was so dreadful in the rematch. I think he’s had several hard fights & had a couple of stoppage defeats & is nowhere near as fresh as some are suggesting.

I think Warrington should be favoured. He's got the footwork to get to Wood and when he starts throwing his combinations he's good at keeping himself safe enough. Wood also has boxercise in the corner which is a negative. The strategy of outboxing Warrington won't work and I don't think they will have a plan B. I've got Warrington getting him out of there. I just think Wood is tailor made for Warrington to be honest.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Fight Night!!

[Frostieballs]

Fight Night!!

Kind of crept up this one. Decent fight.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Stats and Stakes

Leigh Wood

Age: 35
Titles: WBA Featherweight (2023-Present, 1st Defense)
Previous Titles: WBA Featherweight (2022-23)*
Height: 5’7
Weight: 125 ¾ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Gedling, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Record: 26-3, 16 KO, 2 KOBY
Press Rankings: #1 (BoxRec), #2 (TBRB, ESPN), #3 (Ring)
Record in Major Title Fights: 1-1, 1 KOBY (3-1, 2 KO including WBA sub-title fights)
Last Five Opponents: 98-6-2 (.934)
Notable Outcomes, Ring/LBC Rated Foes: James Dickens L10; Can Xu TKO12; Michael Conlan TKO12; Mauricio Lara TKO by 7, UD12
Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: None

*Wood initially won the WBA sub-title in 2021 and defended once; since elevated to primary titlist

vs.

Josh Warrington

Age: 32
Titles: None
Previous Titles: IBF Featherweight (2018-20, 3 Defenses; 2022)
Height: 5’7
Weight: 125 ¼ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Record: 31-2-1, 8 KO, 1 KOBY
Press Rankings: #7 (ESPN), #8 (TBRB, Ring, BoxRec)
Record in Major Title Fights: 5-1, 2 KO
Last Five Opponents: 149-19-3 (.880)
Notable Outcomes, TBRB and/or Ring Rated Foes: Lee Selby SD12; Carl Frampton UD12; Kid Galahad SD12; Mauricio Lara TD2; Kiko Martinez TKO7
Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: Kiko Martinez MD12; Mauricio Lara TKO by 9; Luis Alberto Lopez L12

[Ruthless-RKO]

[MightyWarrior]

Both look like they’re at the wrong weight, scarily gaunt, especially Josh. Clash of the weight bullies.Not a good look