Boxing
Mauricio Lara vs. Leigh Wood 2: Who won the first fight?
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Manchester is no stranger to hosting unforgettable fights and this weekend will be no different.
On Saturday night, Mauricio Lara defends his WBA world featherweight title three months after their first encounter in Nottingham.
Both men are known for producing thrilling battles inside the ring and after a hard-hitting affair earlier this year, fans will be hoping for something similar at the AO Arena.
But who came out on top in the first fight between Lara and Wood?
When was Wood vs. Lara 1?
The fight took place on February 19, 2023 and saw Leigh Wood make the first defence of his WBA world featherweight title.
Where was Wood vs. Lara 1?
The fight took place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England.
Who won Wood vs. Lara 1?
When the fight was first announced, WBA world featherweight champion Leigh Wood was given plenty of plaudits for taking on a dangerous opponent.
Lara had already been involved in two brutal fights with Josh Warrington and therefore had no fear when it came to stepping into enemy territory and spoiling the party.
Going into the fight, both men were expected to come out swinging from the opening bell, but instead it was a chess match for the first few rounds.
While Lara was able to land some hard-hitting shots, Wood utilised his boxing ability and began to build a lead on the judges' scorecards.
As the fight went past the halfway point, Wood looked comfortable against his Mexican foe who in a flash showed why he is one of boxing's bogeymen.
A left hook in the seventh floored Wood and despite meeting the referee's count, Wood's trainer, Ben Davison, threw in the towel to stop the fight.
Lara was then crowned the WBA champion at featherweight and now sets the stage for what should be a thrilling rematch.
