Upcoming Rematch: Josh Warrington vs. Leigh Wood
This Saturday marks an opportunity for Josh Warrington to seek payback against his British foe, Leigh Wood, in a much-anticipated rematch over two years in the making. The first encounter in October 2023 saw Warrington in a strong position, ahead on the judges’ scorecards, until Wood, demonstrating his renowned knockout ability, turned the bout on its head by flooring Warrington in Sheffield. Although Warrington managed to rise following the knockdown, the match was ultimately called off by the referee, allowing Wood to retain his WBA featherweight title, much to Warrington’s consternation regarding the official’s decision.
Fight Details
At 37, Wood will once again face the 35-year-old Warrington, this time in the latter’s hometown of Nottingham. However, the stakes differ this time as their upcoming clash will take place in the super-featherweight category without any championship belt on the line—only personal pride and local bragging rights.
For fans eager to catch the action, the rematch is scheduled for February 21 at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, with the main card kicking off at 7 PM GMT and the headline bout expected around 10 PM GMT. Those wishing to watch the fight can do so via an exclusive live stream on DAZN, with subscription plans starting at £15.99 monthly.
Betting Odds
As for the odds, Leigh Wood is favored at 8/13 to defend his status against Warrington, who stands at 7/5, while a draw is identified at 14/1, according to Betway. This rematch promises to deliver high stakes and intense competition, particularly with the added dynamics of a home crowd rallying behind Wood.
Fight Card
The complete fight card is as follows, subject to changes:
- Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington (super-featherweight)
- Ishmael Davis (C) vs. Bilal Fawaz (British and Commonwealth super-welterweight titles)
- Dave Allen vs. Karim Berredjem (heavyweight)
- Sandy Ryan vs. Karla Ramos Zamora (vacant WBC women’s super-lightweight title)
- Leo Atang vs. Dan Garber (heavyweight)
