Wood Stops Warrington In The Seventh Round To Retain His WBA Featherweight Title
Leigh Wood stopped Josh Warrington in the seventh round to retain his WBA featherweight title.
From the beginning, Wood started off with a southpaw stance in an attempt to confuse his opponent. However, Warrington adapted very quickly as he outworked his opponent after the second round. The former got more out of the exchanges as he landed the cleaner punches. Warrington’s punches caused a cut above Wood’s right eye. Although the good work was undone, as Warrington had a point deducted in round seven, he was ahead in the fight.
BIG pressure from @J_Warrington in the third 🔥#WoodWarrington pic.twitter.com/1OFnkGYBsW
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 7, 2023
That is when the fight turned suddenly. Wood dropped Warrington with a stunning combination. A right hook was followed up by a five-punch combination that sent Warrington to the floor. Although Warrington aimed to get up, the fight was called off. Wood kept his WBA featherweight title, while Warrington’s record stands at just one win in his last five fights.
One of the most INCREDIBLE knockouts you'll see @itsLeighWood 🤯#WoodWarrington pic.twitter.com/PUTPnYbtcg
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 7, 2023
All the angles of THAT @itsLeighWood knockout 🎥#WoodWarrington pic.twitter.com/gY8ftjKupF
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Reaction
🗣 "I switched off for a split second" @J_Warrington
A true warrior.#WoodWarrington pic.twitter.com/pdqgQkobfW
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 7, 2023
Full Results
Leigh Wood (c) def. Josh Warrington (TKO 7/12)
Terri Harper drew. Cecilia Braekhus (MD 10).
Kieron Conway def. Linus Udofia (TKO 6/12)
Hopey Price (c) def. Connor Coghill (TKO 12/12)
Junaid Bostan def. Corey McCulloch (TKO 6/8)
Nico Leivars def. Ryan Walker (PTS 8)
Cameron Vuong def. Engel Gomez (TKO 4/6)
Koby McNamara def. Francisco Rodriguez (PTS 6)