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Gareth Fullerton

Michael Conlan vs Leigh Wood betting odds favour challenger

Michael Conlan is the odds-on favourite to win his first world title this weekend.

The Belfast boxer takes on Leigh Wood for the WBA world featherweight belt at Motorpoint Arena on Saturday night.

It will be Wood's first defence of the title he sensationally won against Xu Can last year.

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Conlan won the interim title by beating former world champion TJ Doheny in his last fight at the Feile back in August.

A lot has been made of Wood's power advantage for this fight, while many believe Conlan's superior boxing skills will guide him to victory.

The bookmakers have installed Conlan as their strong favourite, with many offering the Falls Road man at just 4/7 to prevail.

McLean Bookmakers have Wood as the 11/8 underdog, with the draw coming in at 20/1.

You can get odds of around 6/5 for Conlan to win by decision or technical decision, while it's 4/1 for the 30-year-old to win by stoppage.

Conlan has won half of his 16 pro fights to date by stoppage, while 15 of Wood's 25 wins have come in similar fashion.

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