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Featherweight champion 'Leigh-thal' Leigh Wood is set to defend his WBA title against Mexican Mauricio Lara in his hometown of Nottingham on February 18. The fight is expected to be an explosive encounter between two fighters who share the same number of losses and almost the same amount of wins and knockouts. Although they measure up similar in height and reach, their fighting styles are far apart.
Wood, who is ten years older than his opponent, is a tall and rangy fighter who uses his jab well to keep his opponents at range. He is durable, tough and experienced. In contrast, Lara is an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of shots and has no respect for his opponents. He stunned the world and defeated Josh Warrington in February 2021.
Despite the similar records, Wood's team's decision to fight Lara, a dangerous puncher who travels well and upsets opponents in their own backyard, has raised suspicion that there could be some tricks up Wood's sleeve. Wood's recent fights have been against decent domestic threats, a defending world champion, and an unbeaten Irish sensation, all of whom he knocked out in the ring.
Lara, who is on a 15-fight unbeaten streak, will likely try to get in close to land his powerful hooks. Both fighters have been knocked out before, so they are vulnerable, and with their aggressive styles and high KO ratios, it's difficult to see this fight going the distance. Betting odds favor Wood to win, with Lara as a slight underdog.
Despite Wood's confidence and solid gameplan, which likely involves throwing straight shots from range and countering Lara's wide, looping hooks with precise punches, the author predicts that Lara will win by KO and finally get his world title. Lara's output, pressure, and power are expected to be the key to his success. However, the author notes that Wood is a tough and brave fighter who is unlikely to go down without a fight. The fight promises to be electrifying, with both boxers expected to land big bombs on each other right from the first bell.
Featherweight champion 'Leigh-thal' Leigh Wood is set to defend his WBA title against Mexican Mauricio Lara in his hometown of Nottingham on February 18. The fight is expected to be an explosive encounter between two fighters who share the same number of losses and almost the same amount of wins and knockouts. Although they measure up similar in height and reach, their fighting styles are far apart.
Wood, who is ten years older than his opponent, is a tall and rangy fighter who uses his jab well to keep his opponents at range. He is durable, tough and experienced. In contrast, Lara is an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of shots and has no respect for his opponents. He stunned the world and defeated Josh Warrington in February 2021.
Despite the similar records, Wood's team's decision to fight Lara, a dangerous puncher who travels well and upsets opponents in their own backyard, has raised suspicion that there could be some tricks up Wood's sleeve. Wood's recent fights have been against decent domestic threats, a defending world champion, and an unbeaten Irish sensation, all of whom he knocked out in the ring.
Lara, who is on a 15-fight unbeaten streak, will likely try to get in close to land his powerful hooks. Both fighters have been knocked out before, so they are vulnerable, and with their aggressive styles and high KO ratios, it's difficult to see this fight going the distance. Betting odds favor Wood to win, with Lara as a slight underdog.
Despite Wood's confidence and solid gameplan, which likely involves throwing straight shots from range and countering Lara's wide, looping hooks with precise punches, the author predicts that Lara will win by KO and finally get his world title. Lara's output, pressure, and power are expected to be the key to his success. However, the author notes that Wood is a tough and brave fighter who is unlikely to go down without a fight. The fight promises to be electrifying, with both boxers expected to land big bombs on each other right from the first bell.
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