Mauricio Lara captures world title as Leigh Wood is rescued by trainer

The result gives the Mexican the WBA featherweight title but for long portions of the fight, it appeared that Wood was set to make a routine defence of his belt after enjoying a solid start to the fight. 

Despite both men promising to go all out, the fight began quietly with both men deciding to take a look at each other.  

Although Lara managed to shake Wood in the early stages, the Nottingham man recovered well and began to build a healthy lead with the ringside judges. 

As the fight’s second half began, Wood was in complete control, and he was fighting his fight as he slowed down the relentless Mexican.  

With the bout seemingly in his favour, a left hook from Lara changed everything.  

With seconds remaining in the seventh stanza, Wood was floored, and although he beat the count, Ben Davison, his trainer, sensibly threw the towel into the ring to stop the contest. 

For Lara, there’s multiple opportunities in the featherweight division when he decides to make his first defence.  

Josh Warrington is one possibility and trilogy meeting between the pair would make sense for both men.  

For Wood, a break from the sport is probably wise following consecutive hard fights that will no doubt have had a significant impact on his body. 

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