Nottingham’s Leigh Wood will now defend his WBA featherweight title defence against Mauricio Lara on Saturday, February 18, at the Motorpoint Arena.
Gedling-born Wood was set to headline the card at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on September 24 but the 34-year-old had to postpone the bout after picking up an injury in training.
Now the date has been arranged and the two will see to business in Wood’s second defence, following on from his knockout win over Michael Conlan last March.
Challenger Lara, announced himself on the world scene with a shock win over Leeds star Josh Warrington last year.
The bout will be shown live on DAZN and kicks off Matchroom Boxing's schedule for 2023.
“Quite simply this is a fight that you have to watch through your fingers,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn.
“After the drama of the Conlan fight last March, Leigh Wood is about to bring another night of drama to the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham against the brutal, fearless and much avoided Mauricio Lara. This fight leads Leigh to the City Ground in the summer but first get ready for an epic main event and all action card as we gear up for another FOTY contender in Nottingham on February 18.”
General tickets go on sale this Thursday, January 12 via Stage Front and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.
