How to watch Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2
Repeat or Revenge?
BBN have provided viewers with all the details below to tune in and watch ‘Leigh-thal’ Leigh Wood (26-3, 16KO) attempt to regain his world title from recent conqueror Mauricio ‘Bronco’ Lara (27-2-1, 19KO) on the 147th day of the year.
Full fight details below:
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Time: Doors open 5pm, first bell from 5:15pm
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester, England
Ringwalks: Main event ringwalks expected from 10pm UK time
Rounds scheduled: 12 three-minute championship rounds at featherweight (126lbs)
Titles: Lara's WBA World featherweight belt is on the line
Tickets: Tickets start from £47.95 from ticketmaster
Undercard Highlights: Jack Catterall vs Darragh Foley, 10×3 super-lightweight contest
Price: DAZN subscription costs £7.99 per month
TV & Live Stream
Undercard: The action starts on 'Before the Bell' at 5:15pm on the DAZN App and Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel
Main Event: You can watch the main card via the DAZN App from 7pm, which can be streamed via phone, tablet, PlayStation, XBox, or smart TV.
Live Results: BBN will be reporting LIVE from ringside HERE
Background
‘Leigh-thal’ memorably stopped Michael Conlan in the 12th and final round of his epic first defence of the WBA 126lbs title back in March 2022, knocking the Irishman out of the ring in brutal fashion to end their Fight of the Year stunner with just minutes to go. But in his second defence, that pesky Mexican known as ‘Bronco’ came over to upset yet another Brit, a nasty habit he keeps making, just ask Josh Warrington.
During their first meeting in February in Nottingham, 25-year-old Lara delivered a spectacular knockout to Wood to take the crown, it was felt that the fight deserved a rematch because of the parity it had and the excitement it provided.
34-year-old Wood was performing well and dominating on the scorecards until the seventh round, when an impact to the face by Lara put him in a bad way and changed the balance in favour of the hard-hitting Mexican to force the British corner to throw in the towel.
Now, the rivals are set to clash again in what will be an even bigger stage than the first affair.
Facts about Mauricio LaraQuotes
Leigh Wood: “Mauricio Lara has made things personal between us with the disrespect he showed me regarding my injury and my country. I’m going to show him what I’m all about.”
Mauricio Lara: “Your time has come Leigh Wood, no “injury” can save you now from this.”
Predictions
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: “I know that Wood has the quality and ability to beat Lara, but it’s the Mexican's power that has seen him KO his last four opponents that troubles me. He has youth and power on his side. For me, I think it will be a repeat knockout victory for Lara, but will be hoping Wood can box smart to a points decision to win his belt back.”
Betting Odds (Betway)
4/11 Lara
11/5 Wood
14/1 Draw
Weights
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Running Order
Main Event (From 10pm):
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood
12×3 WBA world featherweight title
Chief Support:
Jack Catterall vs Darragh Foley
10×3 Super-lightweight contest
Terri Harper vs Ivana Habazin
10×2 WBA World super-welterweight title
Danny Ball vs Jamie Robinson
10×3 English welterweight title
From 7pm:
Campbell Hatton vs Michal Bulik
8×3 Super-lightweight contest
Undercard (5:15pm):
William Crolla vs Joe Hardy
4×3 Super-welterweight contest
Aaron Bowen vs Aljaz Venko
6×3 Middleweight contest
Aqib Fiaz vs Costin Ion
8×3 Super-featherweight contest
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