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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Sport
Matt Lee

Nottingham's world champion Leigh Wood to make City Ground appearance ahead of Liverpool clash

Leigh Wood is to show off his WBA featherweight title belt at Nottingham Forest's FA Cup clash with Liverpool this weekend, Nottingham's own world champ has announced.

Wood, 33, successfully fought off Irishman Michael Conlan last Saturday night at the Motorpoint Arena to keep hold of his WBA featherweight title. Despite a stumble in the early rounds, Wood fought back against his challenger and landed a powerful strike in the 12th round to knock-out Conlan and send him out crashing out of the ring - fortunately, he has fully recovered.

To celebrate retaining his title, Wood says he is set to make an appearance at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon. He is likely to display his featherweight title belt to supporters before the Reds take on Liverpool in an exciting FA Cup clash.

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