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Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara LIVE RESULTS: Leigh-thal has huge cut above eye after horrid clash of heads – latest updates


LEIGH WOOD is back in action TONIGHT as he defends his WBA featherweight world title against heavy-hitter Mauricio Lara.

Nottingham fighter Wood will be determined to build on his epic 12th-round knockout win over Michael Conlan 11 months ago.

But Lara is set to be a tough test which Josh Warrington found out back in 2021 after being caught cold in the first round.

  • Main event start time: 10pm GMT
  • TV/Live stream: DAZN

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  • Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara (Round 1)

    The two fighters feel each other in the early stages.

    Wood goes for a big right hand but Lara swerves it.

    As Leigh Wood comes in closer, Lara swings a huge uppercut which misses.

    As soon as Lara comes in with the jab, Wood tries to come over the top with a big shot.

  • Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara

    Both fighters are heading out to the ring.

    They look focussed for this one.

    Main event ready to go off.

    Credit: Reuters
  • Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara

    The crowd are ready for this one as ‘Sweet Caroline’ belts out as Lara heads into the ring.

    He doesn’t speak a word of English as we saw backstage with the translator, but seems to like this song.

    It is a full house here now.

  • Next fight up…..

    We are ready for the main event now.

    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara.

    The one we have all been waiting for.

  • Dalton Smith wins by unanimous decision

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 12)

    Smith is trying to finish this fight off in the final round.

    Allington seems capable of taking the barrage.

    Dalton Smith is still looking to land some big hooks.

    He is feinting some punches trying to draw in the chance for a shot to finish him off.

    Allington has looked a little tired in this round but does well to go the distance.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 11)

    Dalton Smith has taken this fight in his stride.

    Questionable whether he needed to take it up a gear and put Allington to bed.

    You don’t want to take every fight the distance.

    Allington has taken some big punches and still seems keen land some punches himself.

    Credit: Reuters
  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 10)

    Dalton Smith is very lucky to not have a points deduction in this round.

    He picks his opponent up and slams him into the canvas like it’s WWE.

    Smith has a cut above his eye, he is still in control of this fight but if he had finished this in an earlier round, there would be not cut above his eye.

    That could affect future bout plans.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 9)

    Allington is taking a lot of punches now from Dalton Smith.

    The defending champion still looks capable of finishing this with a couple of punches.

    Smith catches Allington with a left hook and his legs wobble and he is struggling to stay in this one.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 8)

    Allington makes a big mistake as he comes out of the clinch and leaves his chin open.

    Dalton Smith comes straight and catches him with a combination and rocks his opponent as he struggles to stay up.

    This is measured boxing by Smith, not taking any unnecessary risks but looking to pick off Allington.

    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 7)

    It is a surprise that Smith has not been given a warning.

    He keeps pushing Allington away under the jaw.

    Smith still biding his time while landing some good body shots.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 6)

    Dalton Smith is winning the card with everyone.

    He needs to make sure that he doesn’t get complacent.

    When his big shots miss, he is off balance and gives the chance for a counter.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 5)

    The referee is not happy with the pushing by both boxers and has to have another word with them.

    Smith is trying to pick Allington off as he comes in.

    He catches him with a heavy body shot.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 4)

    Dalton Smith is trying to get closer and get some punches in.

    Allington is wary to keep out of range.

    Smith is struggling to land his punches on his opponent.

    Towards the end of the round Smith lands a combination and stuns Allington, rocked by the power of those punches.

    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 3)

    Both fighters are still being very cautious.

    Smith follows up his jab with combinations.

    Allington is focussed on not trying to take any big hits.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 2)

    Both boxers are planning for the distance with this one.

    Waiting for an opening in the opponent’s defence.

    Allington still working the jab well, he may have edged that one.

  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 1)

    First round is a bit like they were both posing for a photoshoot.

    Finally towards the end of the round they start exchanging punches.

    Allington is trying to get behind his jab with Smith poised for the counter.

    Credit: Reuters
  • Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington

    Big test for Dalton Smith to showcase his talent in this one.

    He’s already won the best intro music tonight so far.

    As Dalton heads to the ring ‘When the Sun Goes Down’ by the Arctic Monkeys blares out.

    Tune.

  • Next fight up…..

    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington

    British Super Lightweight title fight.

  • Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 2)

    Cully is hurting Flores with his attacks.

    He puts Flores on the canvas for an eight count.

    Flores looks at his corner, he’s gone.

    Cully comes back in and puts him down again, fight over

    Credit: PA
  • Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 1)

    Two very different styles here.

    Cully stays away from his opponent then dives in quickly with combos before getting back out of there.

    He has cut Flores on his eye early on here.

  • Next fight up…..

    Two undefeated boxers going toe-to-toe in this one.

    Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully

    Good reception for the Irish boxer Gary ‘The Diva’ Cully.

    WBA Intercontinental belt on the line in this one.

  • Cheavon Clarke wins by unanimous decision

  • Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 10)

    Clarke despite looking tired tries to put it together for the last round.

    Duffus seems he is coping well.

    Just at the end of the round Clarke lands a big right and sits him down on his backside with the last punch of the fight.

  • Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 9)

    Both boxers land some heavy body shots.

    Clarke is moving more slowly than in previous rounds, he is feeling going this distance.

    Duffus has come back from nowhere like the counts in the previous rounds and knockdowns didn’t happen.


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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