Leigh Wood is aiming to win back the WBA Featherweight title in his rematch with Mauricio Lara on Saturday.
The 34-year-old recorded two statement wins over Xu Can and Michael Conlan, prior to his first meeting with Lara in February. After twice fighting for a version of a world title, Wood was made the full champion ahead of the Lara fight but fell to a seventh round stoppage.
Lara proved to be a tough test for the Nottinghamshire hero, having twice shown his class against Josh Warrington previously, and it was the young Mexican who emerged victorious. However, Wood has overcame the odds before and will hope for more of the same in Manchester.
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Meanwhile, on the undercard, Jack Catterall returns for the first time since his controversial defeat to Josh Taylor and Terri Harper defends her super-welterweight title. Young Campbell Hatton will also be hoping to extend his unbeaten record to 12-0. Here’s everything you need to know about the event:
When is Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2?
The fight will be taking place on Saturday, May 27, at the AO Arena in Manchester. The event will get under way at 7pm, with Lara and Wood expected to make their ring-walks at 10pm.
How to watch Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2
The fight will be shown on DAZN PPV, though a price is yet to be confirmed. However, boxing fans can also subscribe to DAZN for £9.99 per month to watch the undercard. The card can either be streamed on the DAZN app or website. Alternatively, DAZN customers with a Sky box can register to watch DAZN on channel 429.
Undercard in full
Subject to change
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 (WBA featherweight title)
Jack Catterall vs Darragh Foley
Terri Harper vs Ivana Habazin (WBA super-welterweight title)
Campbell Hatton vs Michal Bulik
Danny Ball vs Jamie Robinson
Aqib Fiaz vs Costin Ion
Aaron Bowen vs Aljaz Venko
William Crolla vs Joe Hardy
Fight odds via Betfair
Subject to change
Mauricio Lara 1/3
Draw 16/1
Leigh Wood 12/5
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