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Will Freeman

When is Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara? Date, venue and how to watch

WBA (Regular) Featherweight champion Leigh Wood takes to the ring later this month for the second defence of his title against Mexican Mauricio Lara.

The fight takes place at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena and is the second consecutive fight the Nottingham born fighter will have in the city after defeating Michael Conlan back in March. The 34-year-old currently has a record of 26 wins and two losses but will face stern competition in the form of Lara.

The Mexican has a very similar record to Wood, with 24 wins and two losses, but also has one draw against Josh Warrington. He beat the Leeds fighter in February 2021 before their September rematch was stopped in the second round after a cut to the head for Lara.

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He has since beaten Emilio Sanchez in Calfornia but this will be a return to the big time of a world title fight, the first of his career and it is set to be a brilliant fight.

What date and time is Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara?

Wood's second title defence takes place on Saturday, September 24. The undercard is expected to get underway at around 7pm.

What is the venue for Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara?

The fight takes place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, the fight is the venue where Wood beat Michael Conlan back in March and in the aftermath of that fight it was suggested by Conlan that a rematch could take place at the City Ground which did not materialise.

How to watch Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara

Wood vs. Lara will be broadcast live on DAZN. In the UK, subscription packages start at £7.99 per month.

Who is on the Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara undercard?

Hannah Rankin vs Terri Harper

Maxi Hughes vs Kid Galahad

Cheavon Clarke vs TBC

Cyrus Pattinson vs TBC

Rhiannon Dixon vs TBC

Nico Leivars vs TBC

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