Warrington knocked out in round nine by Lara
Warrington was a 1-25 betting favourite
Warrington floored heavily in round four
Undefeated Warrington's first bout after 16 months of inactivity
The featherweight vacated the IBF world title in January
Steve Bunce
Boxing pundit on BBC Radio 5 Live
I'm concerned now. I thought in rounds five and six I saw enough to think Warrington had found his feet.
In that round he looked more cautious, like he knows he's a punch away from trouble.
Josh Warrington's trainer Sean O'Hagan: "All hes got is the hook. It's all he's looking for."
Round seven
Lara starts the seventh round on the front foot. He backs off and Warrington attempts a combo that doesn't quite come off.
Warrington moves out of range but Lara moves forward and lands one on the chin. He lands a crisp left hook soon after and Warrington backs off before landing a good jab on Lara's jaw.
Still very close. Warrington is much more steady now but still looks a bit shaken by what Lara has served up here so far.
Round six
After an explosive couple of rounds it is a much quieter start to the sixth, both fighters getting some energy back and sizing up opportunities.
Lara, justifying his confidence on entering the ring, is showing great desire and courage, stalking Warrington around the ring before the two exchange a couple of solid shots up close.
A jab from Lara gets through but Warrington responds by getting one in of his own. Lara continues to give his opponent plenty to think about.
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Mike Costello
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live
This will go down as one of the best we see in 2021.
Round five
Warrington comes back fighting - he had to. He lands a good left-right and imagine the roar of encouragement if we had a crowd here for this.
Into the final minute of the round and Warrington drives forward. A jab gets through and he looks to be getting back onto steadier feet. Warrington gets a left hook to the body and then one to the head before the bell goes.
Superb round!
Round five
Into round five and Josh Warrington is in danger here...
Barry Jones
Former super-featherweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live
If Lara was in that trouble, the ref would have stepped in.
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Steve Bunce
Boxing pundit on BBC Radio 5 Live
A crunching left hook and a high right behind the ear dropped him. He's hurt.
Mike Costello
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live
A mammoth upset is on the cards.
Round four
Josh Warrington lands a couple of jabs to Mauricio Lara's head and then covers up well as the Mexican responds with a couple of shots to the body.
Warrington appears to be defending well but suddenly a big left hand gets through and Warrington looks unsteady. Lara senses blood and goes all in, a left hand putting Warrington on the floor! He manages to get to his feet but he's in REAL trouble here...
Barry Jones
Former super-featherweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live
What a fantastic little fight this is three rounds in. Warrington is only getting caught when he holds his feet. When he had bounce to his step halfway through that round he was better for it.
Round three
Both throw solid shots to the head and body in the early stages of the third round.
Josh Warrington again stays patient, waiting for an opportunity before getting up close and throws a couple punches.
Warrington gets jab through towards the end of the round but Lara is standing up to him well.
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Steve Bunce
Boxing pundit on BBC Radio 5 Live
The first minute of that round I thought Lara was starting to relax. Then he got caught with a right hand and Warrington started letting his hands go.
Round two
Mauricio Lara, buoyed by that confident showing in round one, kicks off with a three punch combo at the start of the second round.
Josh Warrington takes a more conservative approach after going all out early in the first round and bides his time, looking to build up combinations up close.
Warrington parries a Lara jab before throwing a left right in response. Punches exchanged but Lara is already visibly tiring by the bell.
Steve Bunce
Boxing pundit on BBC Radio 5 Live
It's good to watch but it's stupid.
Barry Jones
Former super-featherweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live
Warrington came out and it looked like for 15 seconds Lara was out of his league. But Warrington backed up a bit and invited Lara forward so he did and threw some fantastic shots.