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Leigh Wood retained the WBA featherweight title with a vicious knockout of Josh Warrington on Saturday, when it looked like the champion himself was on the verge of being finished.
Wood employed a southpaw stance to good effect in the first two rounds, but Warrington – a former two-time IBF champion – began to pull ahead by getting the better of most exchanges, loading up on fierce shots and putting his opponent in trouble throughout.
Wood soon began to leak blood from a cut around his right eye, but Warrington faced his own moment of adversity when he was docked a point in Round 7 for a punch to the back of the head – having previously been warned by the referee. At that stage, few onlookers would have predicted that the penalty would affect the result, however; Warrington looked to be on course for victory, whether it be on the scorecards or inside the distance.
Yet suddenly, against the run of the action, Wood produced a stunning finish with just seconds remaining in the seventh frame, dropping the “Leeds Warrior” with a brutal combination.
Re-live updates from Wood vs Warrington and the undercard fights, below.
Leigh Wood retains title with outrageous KO out of nowhere
Wood employed a southpaw stance to good effect in the first two rounds, but Warrington – a former two-time IBF champion – began to pull ahead by getting the better of most exchanges, loading up on fierce shots and putting his opponent in trouble throughout.
Wood soon began to leak blood from a cut around his right eye, but Warrington faced his own moment of adversity when he was docked a point in Round 7 for a punch to the back of the head – having previously been warned by the referee.
At that stage, few onlookers would have predicted that the penalty would affect the result, however; Warrington looked to be on course for victory, whether it be on the scorecards or inside the distance.
Yet suddenly, against the run of the action, Wood produced a stunning finish with just seconds remaining in the seventh frame, dropping the “Leeds Warrior” with a brutal combination.
Alex Pattle9 October 2023 08:00
Wood vs Warrington LIVE: Vicious KO
Josh Warrington reacts after being stopped by Leigh Wood against the run of the action
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Alex Pattle9 October 2023 06:00
Wood vs Warrington LIVE: Vicious KO
Josh Warrington reacts to a devastating defeat after a largely impressive performance
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Alex Pattle9 October 2023 03:00
Wood vs Warrington LIVE: Vicious KO
Leigh Wood stops Josh Warrington in brutal fashion
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Alex Pattle9 October 2023 00:00
Wood vs Warrington LIVE: Vicious KO
Warrington seemed to hint at retirement there, although he also welcomed a rematch with Wood – ideally at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground.
Alex Pattle7 October 2023 23:24
Wood vs Warrington LIVE: Vicious KO
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Josh Warrington climbed off the canvas but couldn’t beat the referee’s count
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Leigh Wood celebrates a successful title defence against Josh Warrington
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Alex Pattle7 October 2023 23:14
Wood vs Warrington LIVE: Vicious KO
Warrington: “I just switched off for a split second. He hit me with a good shot.”
Alex Pattle7 October 2023 23:09
Wood vs Warrington LIVE: Vicious KO
Wood hints that he’ll next fight at the home of his beloved Nottingham Forest.
Alex Pattle7 October 2023 23:09
