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LEIGH WOOD has reclaimed the WBA featherweight title after a mouthwatering rematch with Mauricio Lara.The Englishman overcame the Mexican by unanimous decision in Manchester after an excellent showing.
He floored Lara in round two with a right uppercut and never looked back, bossing the bout throughout.

Result: Leigh Wood def. Mauricio Lara
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Lara vs Wood
Leigh Wood regains the WBA featherweight world title with a unanimous points victory over Mauricio Lara.
He floored the Mexican in round two with a right uppercut and never looked back, bossing the bout throughout.
Maybe Lara’s brutal weight cut played a part, but credit is due for Wood, who boxed to an excellent game plan.
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Lara vs Wood
Heading into the final three minutes and Wood is a round away from redemption.
He’s boxed smartly throughout the 12 rounds but Lara has really underperformed.
All Wood has to do is close out the round and the show.
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Lara vs Wood
Lara is really struggling to mount as sort of momentum into round nine.
The champion looks out of gas and ideas, with Wood bossing it with a good jab and footwork.
Lara has to show some urgency or Wood is going to run away with it and regain his title.
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Lara vs Wood
Through the half way stage and it’s going the way of Wood.
He’s boxing well at range, keeping Lara off with a spiring jab, feints and some nice combinations.
Lara looks lethargic, potentially a consequence of his brutal weight cut. But, he’s still powerful and dangerous.
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Lara vs Wood
Wood looks the sharper of the two, letting off quick combinations and showing great footwork.
But Lara is patiently waiting for his moment to unload, sitting down on his punches.
The Mexican is always dangerous an Wood cannot switch off for a second.
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Lara vs Wood
DOWN GOES LARA!
Uppercut has dropped the Mexican champion in round two after a great start from Wood.
Massive moment for the challenger, who’s confidence will be sky high now.
Lara vs Wood
Here we go!
The rematch just three months after their thriller in Nottingham.
Will it be repeat or revenge in Manchester?
Lara vs Wood
Both men are in the ring and we’re moments away from the first bell.
Will it be repeat or revenge in Manchester?
How much will the additional weight Lara carried in from the weigh in come into play during the bout?
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Leigh way
Leigh Wood’s rematch with Mauricio Lara is coming up next.
Lara brutally knocked out Wood in February with a left hook to win the WBA featherweight title.
But he lost the strap on the scale and came in over the 126lb limit, meaning only Wood can win it tonight.
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Catterall vs Foley
Catterall takes a decision victory and he will march on to a title shot.
WBC champion Regis Prograis has just signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable.
And Catterall is now highly ranked for the WBA belt, held by American Rolando Romero.
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Catterall vs Foley
Catterall is finishing big, scoring a knockdown in round nine after a big left hand.
He looked to have Foley hurt and closed in for the finish but the Irishman did well to fight back and survive.
We head into the final round now.
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Catterall vs Foley
Very strong start from Catterall through four rounds.
He’s bossing it through his jab, but also the one-two combination has proven a winner.
Foley looks slightly frustrated with Catterall in control of the bout, using his jab effectively.
Jack in the box
Jack Catterall makes his long anticipated return next.
Catterall has not boxed since February 2022 when he lost a controversial decision to rival Josh Taylor.
The pair were due to rematch before Taylor suffered an injury, causing them to go separate ways.
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Harper wins
Terri Harper takes a points win over  Ivana Habazin.
Harper outworked her opponent – which was only arranged on a week’s notice – over ten rounds.
Harper has called out Natasha Jonas for an undisputed super-welterweight showdown.
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Terr we go
Terri Harper is nine rounds into her title defence and on course to retain her WBA title.
Following this will be Jack Catterall’s Matchroom debut against Irishman Darragh Foley.
Catterall has not fought since his controversial decision loss to Josh Taylor in February 2022.
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Proper Terr up
Terri Harper returns to defend her WBA super-welterweight title in a short-notice matchup against Ivana Habazin.
Harper was due to face women’s boxing legend Cecilia Braekhus last week on Katie Taylor’s undercard in Ireland.
But Braekhus was forced to pull out on the day due to illness, so Harper instead fights Habazin tonight on seven days notice.
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Aq a boy
Aqib Fiaz has boxed his way to a points win but he had to get up from the deck to do so.
Fiaz was in cruise control until round six when he was heavily floored in round six with a left hook.
But he managed to regain his composure to see the bout out and win a unanimous decision.
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Ty faker
Tyson Fury has NOT sent Anthony Joshua a contract for a September fight.
The 34-year-old WBC Gypsy King has been in Australia promising a couple of fights with unknowns Down Under.
And he has now claimed he has sent 33-year-old AJ an offer for the overdue fight that fell through most recently when targeted for December 3.
AJ promoter Eddie Hearn has the O2 booked for August 12 and is working on a December clash with Deontay Wilder in Saudi and – while he has spoken to Fury matchmaker George Warren – Fury has not made a firm offer.
Hearn said: “I don’t want to ruffle anyone’s feathers but I don’t want someone making Anthony Joshua look bad for no reason.”
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Fiazy does it
Unbeaten Aqib Fiaz returns against Costin Ion.
Fiaz is 10-0, with only one KO and looks to improve his unbeaten run at super-featherweight.
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Ball over!
Danny Ball stops Jamie Robinson in three rounds.
Robinson was pulled out by his corner and Ball takes home the English welterweight title.
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Leigh way
Leigh Wood is the only man fighting for his old WBA featherweight crown after bloated Mauricio Lara was stripped ahead of their Saturday fight.
In February the violent Mexican stopped the 34-year-old Nottingham ace and snatched away his 126lbs world title.
The Manchester rematch was arranged but Lara – who refuelled for the original clash with a giant pizza and bottle of Coke on the Friday weigh-in stage – failed his midweek weight check.
The British Boxing Board of Control were concerned and warned Lara that he was forbidden from dehydrating himself down to less than 128.6lbs on Friday.
But, after Wood obeyed the rules and weighed in at 125.9lbs, Lara bowled in at 129.8lbs.
The BBBoC were fuming but the title decision fell to the sanctioning body who thankfully took action on Friday afternoon and stripped the champion.
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Fight night
Mauricio Lara faces Leigh Wood in a rematch following their February thriller.
Lara scored a seventh-round TKO in Nottingham with coach Ben Davison left to throw in the towel following a massive left hook.
The Mexican was due to defend his featherweight title but the British Board of Boxing Control would not allow him to weigh in less than 128lb.
So Lara was forced to vacate his 126lb featherweight title, but the belt is still up for grabs for Wood.
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Aq will do
Aqib Fiaz returns looking to extend his 11-0 record.
He faces 10-3-2 Romanian Costin Ion in Manchester.
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Aq will do
Aqib Fiaz returns looking to extend his 11-0 record.
He faces 10-3-2 Romanian Costin Ion in Manchester.
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CHANTELLE CAMERON has defeated Katie Taylor in Taylor’s homecoming in Dublin.Cameron won by a majority decision 96-94, 96-94, 95-95 on the scorecards.
The loss was Taylor’s first as a pro, as Cameron retained her undisputed super-lightweight titles.

Result: Cameron wins by majority decision

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Taylor vs Cameron
Taylor says: “I’m not sure, it was obviously very close, it’s not how I wanted my homecoming to go, I am just grateful for all the support, thank you very much. 
“Congrats to Chantelle, thanks for the opportunity to fight for your belts, and I look forward to the rematch.
“I wouldn’t say I was surprised how fast she was, it was a tough battle, I just came up short tonight, I look forward to when we face each other again.”
Taylor vs Cameron
Cameron says: “I was petrified, I have seen it before, I thought i’m not going to get the decision.
“Katie is a great fighter, but I turned up to the occasion.
“I don’t mind getting hit, it’s one of them where they let me off the leash.
She is so fast, rapid, tough, I thought maybe I have nicked some rounds there.”
Taylor vs Cameron
Judges score the bout, 95-95 a draw and 96-94 to your winner… AND STILL the undisputed champion, Chantelle Cameron.
It’s heartbreak for Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming fight, with Cameron’s power and pressure getting the job done.
Taylor suffers defeat for the first time.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 10 – Taylor looks on shaky legs but comes back with a big right hand.
Uppercut fires in for Cameron and the two clinch, both looks exhausted after putting on such a scintillating fight.
Clacker for the final ten seconds go and both warriors fight to the final bell – we await the judges scorecards.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 9 – Cameron lets her hands go but Taylor catches her with a left hook in response.
Cameron backs Taylor to the ropes and unloads, it’s heavy stuff from the champion.
But Taylor fires back with a stunning combination, amazing action here as we head into the 10th and final round.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 8 – Cameron walks into a right hand coming forward but blocked some left hooks before doing so.
A nice combo fires in for Taylor, finishing on the left hook, but Cameron is relentless on the front foot.
Taylor has landed some eye-catching shots but Cameron has been non-stop on the attack.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 7 – Cameron chases Taylor down, threatening with the right hand.
Big combination from Cameron finishes with a left hook and lands flush on Taylor’s chin.
Cameron backs Taylor up and smashes her body, the champion looks strong here despite a late fightback in the round.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 6 – Big right hand bowls in for Cameron and a left hook follows to the body.
But Taylor comes back with a big combination in close, thrilling stuff.
Excellent action on the inside as both landed heavy leather, back and forth stuff in the centre of the ring.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 5 – Couple of sharp counter left hooks land for Taylor as she spins off.
But Cameron comes forward and lands some big combinations with Taylor backed into the corner.
Back and forth action at the end of the round with both landing scoring shots… hard one to call here.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 4 – Solid double jab and right hand for Cameron early.
Big uppercut from Cameron and she comes forward again, Taylor a bit of a static target.
Solid combinations from Cameron but Taylor did return fire with a right hand over the top but the champ has come on strong here.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 3 – Counter right hand lands for Taylor over a jab from Cameron.
Another counter combination sees Taylor slip and come back with three shots.
Cameron is relentless on the front foot but she’s walking into shots doing so, solid start from Taylor.
Taylor vs Cameron
Round 2 – Cameron traps Taylor in the corner but the challenger ducks and dives underneath.
Big right hand from Taylor lands down the pipe and the crowd go crazy for it.
Another right hook and left follows, Taylor is finding home with her shots here in a big round for her.
Taylor vs Cameron
Cameron comes out fast on the front foot pumping out her jab but Taylor is light on her feet and evades.
Taylor lands a couple of counter combinations in close and even a right hand on the money.
Cameron the aggressor in the opening round but Taylor landed some flashy combinations in spurts in what was a lively opener.
Taylor vs Cameron
Both introduced and we are ready to go.
Taylor moves up from lightweight and undisputed champion to challenge for all four super-lightweight titles.
Cameron in the opposite corner is also unbeaten and carries the weight and size advantage.
Taylor vs Cameron
Both fighters are in the ring after Taylor’s lengthy but sensational ring entrance.
We’re moments away from seeing the homecoming of Taylor’s Irish boxing career.
Both fighters be be officially introduced by David Diamante
Taylor made for it
And here comes Katie Taylor.
Fighting as a professional for the first time in Ireland and in the first boxing event in the nation for almost a decade.
The nation’s most beloved sports star has returned home – at last.
Cam on then
Champion Chantelle Cameron walks first to the ring – despite defending her belts.
She looks calm, composed and ready for action as she walks to the ring to some boos but nothing too hostile.
Maybe the home crowd are saving themselves to blow the roof off for Taylor’s walkout.
Nearly there…
Now past 10.45 and still no ringwalks…
Thankfully, we’ve got past the customary Sweet Caroline and we shouldn’t be too long.
Anticipation is building here inside the 3Arena as hometown hero Katie Taylor prepares to come home.
Taylor made
A DM to Eddie Hearn started Katie Taylor’s professional boxing career – now she is on the brink of history.
Hearn told SunSport in Dublin: “When she won gold in 2012, I was like, ‘Wow, that was unbelievable. The atmosphere and everything, she’s a huge star’.
“But she never really wanted to turn pro, there was talk about it. When Rio came around, there was more talk about it.
“It didn’t go the way she wanted it to. And then she said, ‘I wanna turn pro.’ After that is when she sent me the message.
“There was no market for women’s boxing, there was no interest from broadcasters or fans. I just had the meeting out of respect for her.
“But it was during that meeting I just thought, ‘Wow, you’re amazing. I’d quite like to be part of this, we could be a hero with you in just completely changing the game.'”
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Cully vs Felix
Big right hand started Cully’s troubles by dropping him.
Another combination then put the Irishman down and a couple of solid shots left him covered up in the corner.
His corner actually threw in the towel but the referee didn’t see it and allowed for far too much needless damage to be taken.
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Cully vs Felix
Cully is stopped on his feet after being rocked on several occasions after being floored.
An onslaught from Felix in the corner saw the referee rightfully stop it and stun the Irish crowd.
Cully suffers his first defeat in 17 bouts, ending a good run of performances.
Cully vs Felix
Round 3 – CULLY IS DOWN!
Cully is knocked down twice in round three and the fight has been turned on its head.
A HUGE right hand and left hook has Cully staggered, another big combination has him in trouble and IT’S OVER!
Cully vs Felix
Round 2 – Left hand fires in from Cully and draws a loud sign of approval from McGregor.
Couple of big right hooks land for Cully but Felix shakes them off well.
Very confident round from Cully, who looks to have already found his range and has got into a nice rhythm.
Cully vs Felix
Round 1 – Confident start from Cully, light on his feet, pumping out his jab and keeping Felix at bay.
Couple of left hands just missing the target but Felix is being made to sit on the outside, causing Cully no problem.
McGregor looks impressed from ringside.
Gary on then
Lightweight prospect Gary Cully returns in the chief support fight right now.
The 16-0 contender – build as an Irish star in the making – faces Mexican Jose Felix.
He comes into the ring to HUGE fanfare here in Ireland – can he put in a performance to match?
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