Here is everything you need to know as Josh Warrington prepares to fight for Leigh Wood's WBA featherweight world title this weekend
Josh Warrington is aiming to become a world champion once again as he takes on Leigh Wood in an all-British showdown for the WBA featherweight title this weekend.
Wood is making his first defence of the WBA belt he won back from common opponent Mauricio Lara in May. The Nottinghamshire fighter has proven his championship pedigree with other notable wins over Xu Can and Michael Conlan, but Warrington is no stranger to fighting world-class opponents. READ MORE: Daniel Farke singles out 'unbelievable' Leeds United duo after manic post pre-season arrival
There is also a second world title fight on the card as Yorkshire’s Terri Harper defends her WBA super-welterweight belt and competes for the vacant WBO strap against Cecilia Braekhus in a fight that was originally scheduled for May.When is Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington? Warrington will face off against Wood at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on Saturday, October 7. The undercard will get underway at 7pm, with the ringwalks for the main event expected to take place at around 10pm.
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