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Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara: The Big Fight Preview

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Published by Matt Astbury
17, Feb 23
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Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara: The Big Fight Preview
Watch Wood vs. Lara on DAZN (exc. Aus & NZ)

Saturday night's main event in Nottingham is simply one boxing fans should not miss. 

Leigh Wood makes the first defence of his WBA 'super' world featherweight title against Mauricio Lara live on DAZN (excluding Australia and New Zealand) in what has the potential to be an early contender for Fight of the Year. 

Both men can certainly pack a punch, and are adamant that this fight will not go the distance, so expect fireworks in front of a packed out Motorpoint Arena. 

Wood vs. Lara coverage

  • Leigh Wood makes harsh assessment of Mauricio Lara's fighting style ahead of February 18 clash
  • Mauricio Lara claims Leigh Wood is 'damaged' ahead of world title clash
  • Who is Leigh Wood? Background, record, championships, biggest wins of Mauricio Lara’s next opponent
  • Who is Mauricio Lara? Background, record, championships, biggest wins of Leigh Wood’s next opponent
  • Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara: List of odds, favourites, markets, prediction and betting trends
  • Leigh Wood hits back at critics ahead of Mauricio Lara clash
  • Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara: Darren Barker's Keys to victory for Lara
  • Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara: Darren Barker's Keys to victory for Wood

Wood vs. Lara weigh-in results

Both men weighed in at 126lbs.

Wood vs. Lara fight date, start time

  • Date: Saturday, February 18 
  • Time: 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET 
  • Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:49 p.m. GMT / 5:49 p.m. ET

The event is set to get underway at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10:49 p.m. GMT / 5:49 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

Can I watch Wood vs. Lara on DAZN?

The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe (except Australia and New Zealand). You can sign up for a subscription here.

However, if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.

What devices are supported on DAZN?

DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:

Mobile DevicesTV & Streaming DevicesGame Consoles
iPhone, iPadAmazon Fire TVPlayStation 4
Android phones, tabletsAmazon Fire TV StickPlayStation 5
Amazon Fire tabletAndroid TVXBox One
 Apple TVXBox Series X | S
 Google Chromecast 
 LG Smart TV, Smartcast 
 Panasonic Smart TV 
 Samsung Smart TV 
 Sony Smart TV 

Where is the Wood vs. Lara fight?

The fight will take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. 

Leigh Wood record and bio

  • Nationality: British  
  • Date of birth: August 1, 1988 
  • Height: 5' 7"  
  • Reach: 67"  
  • Total fights: 28
  • Record: 26-2 (16 KOs)  

Mauricio Lara record and bio

  • Nationality: Mexican  
  • Date of birth: February 23, 1998
  • Height: 5' 7"   
  • Reach: N/A
  • Total fights: 28  
  • Record: 25-2-1 (18 KOs)   

Wood vs. Lara fight card

  • Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara; For Wood's WBA world featherweight title
  • Dalton Smith vs. Billy Allington; For Smith's British super lightweight title
  • Gary Cully vs. Wilfredo Flores; Lightweight
  • Cheavon Clarke vs. Israel Duffus; Cruiserweight
  • Gamal Yafai vs. Diego Alberto Ruiz; Super bantamweight
  • Aaron Bowen vs. Mathieu Gomes; Middleweight
  • Junaid Boston vs. Peter Kramer; Light middleweight 
  • Kieron Conway vs. Jorge Silva; Super middleweight
  • Sam Maxwell vs. Shaun Cooper; Super lightweight
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