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Nottingham Post
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Isaac Seelochan

Leigh Wood dream could be scuppered as Eddie Hearn admits 'difficult' City Ground fight plans

Leigh Wood wants his next fight to be at the City Ground but promoter Eddie Hearn has admitted there are likely to be logistical challenges.

The Nottingham Forest fan regained the WBA featherweight title on Saturday night after a unanimous points decision win over Mexico's Mauricio Lara.

And Wood revealed in the aftermath of his win that he wants one of the final fights of his career to be at the Reds' home ground. But there are logistical issues, with the new Premier League campaign beginning in August and only a few international breaks during the season.

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