Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington, take a bow!

That did not disappoint.

We expected fireworks in Sheffield and the two British rivals delivered.

Wood retains the WBA featherweight title in stunning fashion but it's heartbreak for Warrington.

Earlier in the night, Terri Harper fought to a majority draw with Cecilia Braekhus, meaning she retains her WBA light-middleweight title but the WBO strap remains vacant.

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Leigh Wood speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after his stoppage win over Josh Warrington: "I fight until the end, I've not got a quit in me. I knew he'd get sloppy at times and I made him pay.

"I had to give rounds away, he's a great champion and he doesn't quit. I had to dig in and dig deep and I did but I knew my power would get to him.

"It's about staying calm and composed. I got the job done.

"Featherweight is done now. We'll sit down and assess the situation to see what's next."

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Eddie Hearn speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after Leigh Wood's stoppage win over Josh Warrington: "I had it 5-2 to Warrington. I said to Tony Bellew that I thought Leigh was done. He looked almost like he was sulking. He know Warrington's rough. It looked like it was a man saying he's done at featherweight. I thought he was a round away from losing. The referee made the right choice. He stumbled back to his corner and he wouldn't turn around. It was a thriller. Probably from the third round, I thought Warrington was going to win this fight by stoppage.

"Josh switched off for a second and it was goodnight Vienna. Josh was desperate to carry on and he was trying to compose himself. He didn't have his senses to carry on. The ref made the right decision, what a thriller."

It's just the second time Josh Warrington has be stopped in a fight - he was also beaten by TKO against Mauricio Lara in 2021.

This will be a tough one to swallow for the Yorkshireman. He was in control but maybe he just got a bit to reckless?

There were definitely mixed emotions in his post-fight speech, he mentioned potentially running it back but also thanked his fans in case it's the last time they see him in a ring.

I, for one, would love to see them run it back but Wood, as Eddie Hearn said, is likely to go on to other challenges now.

You can read Emma Smith's full report here.

Josh Warrington speaking to DAZN: "I switched off for a split second.

"I've been out of the ring for 10 months, I felt at times I was really coming into it. He caught me with a good shot, I felt good, I listened to the count six, seven, eight and then he [the referee] waves off the fight.

"I'm disappointed, I feel let down. I don't feel he's done me justice. The stoppage is what it is on the record.

"I'm grateful for everyone that has turned out tonight. They've supported me for 14 years and supported me through thick and thin. I hope it isn't the last one but if it is then thank you.

"Ideally, I'd like to run it back. I felt like I was cruising and at times I was a little rusty but it was a good fight.

"Kudos to Leigh as a fighter and a character. He's a credit to his supporters and that's how boxing should be. Sometimes people need to throw tables and chairs [to promote a fight] but we've gone about it differently. I hope he gets his wish and hopefully we can run it back."

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Eddie Hearn speaking to DAZN after Leigh Wood knocked out Josh Warrington: "Boxing is the toughest sport of all. Leigh's fans have come together to witness a thriller of a fight. I had Josh well ahead. I said to Tony Bellew that I thought Leigh was done. This man is incredible. It shows that if you stick at it then anything is possible. For years, he's been on at me about a fight at the City Ground.

"He's done at featherweight, that was his last fight. Look at his last fights, it's an incredible run."

Emma Smith
BBC Sport at Utilita Arena, Sheffield

Blimey Charlie, where did that left come from?!

It was the power that Wood showed in spades in round seven. It was a brutal, stunning end to a fight between two rivals who had shown utmost respect to each other in the build-up, and did British boxing proud with an engrossing match.

Promoter Eddie Hearn says "that is his [Leigh's] last fight at featherweight" and says they will head to Nottingham Forest's City Ground next summer.

A big pop from at least half of the crowd at the prospect of a fight at Nottingham Forest's ground.

Leigh Wood speaking to DAZN after knocking out Josh Warrington: "It's got to be up there. I've been a legitimate two-time world champion. Josh is very tough, hit me with some very good shots. Josh is a very good fighter, thanks to all of the fans who came out tonight.

"All I can say is I've got game changers.

On his gameplan: "I knew the further fight went on, the sloppier he gets. I didn't stick to the game plan well, I got disorientated after getting hit in the back of my head."

Next fight at the City Ground?: "I need a little break. We'll wait until the end of the football season and we know what's next don't we?"

"Maybe we can run it back, it was a great fight."

This isn't the first time that Wood has dug deep to somehow recover from a losing position.

Remember his win against Michael Conlan in March 2022?

He was down on all three judges scorecards going into round 12 and managed to find a knockout punch, sending Conlan crashing out of the ring.

And he's only gone and done it again!

Wood now has 17 knockout wins on his record.

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That was a devastating combination to finish from Wood.

Warrington was eventually put down by a left to the temple.

There was a whole sequence prior to that though. Warrington ate a couple to chin too.

What has just happened?!

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Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

That's what champions do. Wood needed one punch to change the fight.

Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

There was a sickening look on Josh Warrington's face because he knew that was it.

That's it!

Warrington can't continue.

Wood needed a knockout, he was well behind in this fight but he found the shot to deliver.

Wood retains the WBA featherweight title.

That point deduction only seems to have spurred Warrington on further.

He's straight back at it and wobbles Wood with a counter left.

Again the head of Wood rocks back as he's caught with the jab.

Wood decides to cover up on the ropes but that just invites Warrington to start unloading.

Warrington is down! What a shot from Wood! Where did that come form?

Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

Leigh Wood has dynamite in that right hand, he's got to let it go now.

Oh! Some lovely stiff jabs from Warrington as he asserts his dominance again from the start of the round.

Warrington is deducted a point, though, the referee says he was landing shots to the back of the head.

Emma Smith
BBC Sport at Utilita Arena, Sheffield

To my left, the Nottingham-based fans are quietened and worried.

To my right, the Leeds supporters are in great voice.