Mauricio Lara vs. Leigh Wood II

Main Event | WBA World Featherweight Title | 126 lbs
Completed Boxing Bout May 27, 2023
W
Wood defeats Lara
L
Decision, Unanimous 12 Rounds, 36:00 Total

Title Belt Eligibility

Mauricio Lara was ineligible to defend the belt.

Reason: Missed weight

"Leigh-thal"
vs.
Decision 12 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

+240
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-300
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

126 lbs
Title Champion

126 lbs

Ineligible to Win Belt

England
Nation

Mexico
Gedling
England
Fights out of
Mexico City
D.F.
34
+9 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 25
+3 mos, 4 days
125.9 lbs
(57.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
129.8 lbs
(58.9 kgs)
5'7"
(170cm)
Height
5'7"
(170cm)
67.0"
(170cm)
Reach
67.0"
(170cm)
N/A Gym N/A

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 156

KO/TKO
Decision
Wood
11%
Lara
89%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Lara vs. Wood 2

Fight Details

  • Event: Lara vs. Wood 2
  • Date: Saturday 05.27.2023 at 03:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Gray
  • Venue: AO Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Manchester, Lancashire
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 126 lbs (57.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Lara Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Wood Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: WBA World Featherweight Title
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Lara
  • Sport: Boxing
  • Event Links:

Only Leigh Wood eligible to win the Championship. Mauricio Lara stripped of the belt due to being unable to make Featherweight Championship weight (126lbs). Lara weighed in at 129.8lbs,more than 3lbs above Championship weight.

If Lara wins the title becomes vacant