JOSH WARRINGTON’s rematch against Mauricio Lara was STOPPED as a technical draw after Lara’s cut saw the fight end in a no contest.
A nasty clash of heads in the second round meant the fight ended in a frustrating draw in front of Warrington’s home crowd in Leeds.
Eddie Hearn said after he will try and get Warrington out again as soon as possible, with Lara’s eye cut set to keep the Mexican on the sidelines.
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WARRINGTON GUTTED
Josh Warrington is gutted with how the fight ended, especially for the fans who paid to see him get redemption.
He told DAZN: “All these people wanted to see me get redemption tonight.
“I thought I opened him up with a punch in the first round, but a clash of styles, my head hit him.
“I’m absolutely gutted.”
Are we heading for a third fight?
THE FIGHT IS WAVED OFF!
The cut above Lara’s left eye is HUGE!
Unbelievable…. both fighters are extremely disappointed with the way the fight has ended.
Technical draw.
WARRINGTON VS LARA
Round 2.
Lara tries steps in and looks to catch Warrington with a left hook, followed by a right.
But Warrington is one step ahead and dodges everything Lara throws at him.
So far so good for the Brit.
Lara gives it a good go and throws a series of punches.
There’s a slight clash of heads and there’s a cut just about Lara’s left eye.
Horrible cut.
The medical team will try and clean him up in time for round three.
WARRINGTON VS LARA
Round 1.
HERE WE GO!
It’s rematch time. Warrington vs Lara 2.
Terrific start by Warrington as he lands a right hand.
Warrington is in good shape, he’s laser-focussed and has the crowd backing his corner.
The Brit lands a nice right look at the end of the round.
Headingley is ROCKING.
WARRINGTON UP NEXT
The main even is up next. Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara 2.
The 30-year-old is looking to exact revenge on Lara for the loss in the first bout – his first of his career at Wembley Arena back in February.
Headingley is absolutely buzzing…… one of Leeds’ own is about to make his way to the ring!
Lara makes his way to the ring shortly after.
Buffer is in position. Let’s do this!
TAYLOR DEF. HAN
AND STILL THE UNDISPUTED LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION!
Katie Taylor wins by unanimous decision.
The Bray-born 35-year-old defends her lightweight gold in convincing fashion. Easy as you like.
Who’s next?
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 10.
Han is giving it a good go in the tenth and final round, but she simply hasn’t done enough to win the fight.
To the judges scorecards.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 9.
Taylor very much in control, Han hasn’t really got at the Irish undisputed champion.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 8.
Taylor lands a lovely right hook.
She keeps up the pressure, gets tight to Han and lands a right hook to her opponent.
Han takes a tumble.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 7.
Han needs to get on the inside more otherwise she doesn’t stand a chance winning rounds.
Just three to go.
Taylor lands a lovely combination.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 6.
Not much in the round, a lot of grappling, slowing the pace of the fight down.
Taylor’s movement is proving hard to keep up with as Han misses a right hook.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 5.
Not much in the round, a lot of grappling to catch a break.
Taylor steps in and lands a right hook, and immediately bounces backwards to evade a left from Han.
This could go the distance by the looks of it.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 4.
Taylor lands a nice one-two in the middle of the round, but Han lands a slick counter punch.
The Irish fighter lets Han get up close, and she lands two good shots.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 3.
Taylor steps in and catches Han with a right hook but it doesn’t cause Han a problem.
The Irish fighter is starting to find some openings.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 2.
Taylor again looking to stay on the frontfoot, and when you’re defending your titles you need to be!
Han is still landing shots of her own, trying to be smart and pick her moments.
Round 3 it is.
TAYLOR VS HAN
Round 1…… HERE WE GO!
Good opening round from Taylor as she looks to land some nice head shots.
Han, however, holds her own to see out the round.
Taylor is on the frontfoot, very much the aggressor.
Han’s movement is good and she’s managing to evade a lot of punches.
The crowd are very much into this.
TAYLOR UP NEXT
Katie Taylor is up next and she’s facing Jennifer Han.
Taylor is looking to defend her undisputed lightweight title at Headingley Stadium.
BENN DEF. GRENADOS
Benn defeats Grenados on points – 100-90, 99-91 and 97-93.
More experience for the 24-year-old.
BENN VS GRENADOS
Round 10.
Benn is trying to finish the fight in the tenth and final round, but Grenados is making it difficult.
The Brit is currently up against the ropes, taking on some body shots, but he manages to push his opponent way.
With 20 seconds to go, Grenados lands a clean shot to Benn, but Benn lands a right hook of his own.
The pair showboat in the middle of the ring just before the bell goes.
To the judges scorecards.
BENN VS GRENADOS
Round 9.
Benn is landing some powerful straight rights.
But opponent Granados is moving well to try and avoid being hit.
Granados is trying to catch Benn out, tagging him to the body.
BENN VS GRENADOS
Round 8.
Greenwich-born Benn has Granados backed up against the ropes and is landing some nice body shots.
The Brit is on the front foot, on the offensive.
BENN VS GRENADOS
Round 7.
Granados comes out fighting, but he’s knocked down by Benn.
It has been a spirited performance by Granados, who’s doing his best to back Benn up against the ropes.
Benn, 24, gets himself out of trouble easily, though.
BENN VS GRENADOS
Round 6.
At this point it’s about staying alive for Granados, Benn is in complete control.
Benn backs his opponent up against the ropes, lands a body shot before connecting with a left hook.
Round 7 it is.
BENN VS GRENADOS
Round 5.
Still all Benn, he has landed three-times more power punches than Granados.
One-way traffic thus far.
BENN VS GRENADOS
Round 4.
Slower round there but Benn again the aggresor.
Benn working smartly with some cracking bodyshots.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
