Postpublished at 22:56 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
He took a while to get going in that round did Warrington, but he troubled Leigh Wood yet again.
Summary
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Leigh Wood retains WBA featherweight title in dramatic fashion against Josh Warrington in Sheffield
Wood, 35, dominated by Warrington until seventh round turnaround
Nottingham's Wood delivers devastating combination to send Warrington to the canvas
Warrington, 32, unable to continue after heavy knockdown
Terri Harper and Cecilia Braekhus fight to majority draw on undercard
Doncaster's Harper, 26, retains WBA title but WBO belt remains vacant
One judge scored it a 97-93 win for Harper but other two scorecards read 95-95
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Postpublished at 22:56 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Round sixpublished at 22:56 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Warrington is just teeing off on Wood, catching him with left and right - the only response Wood has is to complain to the referee that they are landing on the back of his head.
Referee Michael Alexander isn't interested - they look clean.
Wood tries to throw a left hook but it's telegraphed and some textbook counter-punching from Warrington follows as he dips down and comes up the middle.
We're midway through this contest and unless Warrington runs out of steam then Wood is going to need a knockout.
Round fivepublished at 22:52 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Some really clean work from Warrington.
His timing has been exemplary so far, covering up when Wood steps in and then following the Nottingham man back the other way to strike on the counter.
Wood looks like he stumbles as Warrington clips him with the right. He quickly recovers but doesn't have much in terms of a response.
Wood almost tumbles right at the end of the round. Warrington is hitting with some serious power tonight.
Image source, MatchroomPostpublished at 22:48 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt's been a fantastic round of discipline and composure from Josh Warrington.
Round fourpublished at 22:48 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
It's back to orthodox for Wood, clearly his southpaw stance wasn't having the desired effect.
Wood is far to tentative and considered. He keeps throwing out a jab and waiting to see what to do next.
Warrington, though, keeps coming forward with pressure, landing multiple shots each time and there's swelling under the right eye of Wood.
A shot to the body of Wood punctuates the round.
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Wood v Warrignton
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Wood v Warrington
Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveI was quite surprised at how Leigh Wood suddenly stopped moving his feet.
Postpublished at 22:45 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Emma Smith
BBC Sport at Utilita Arena, SheffieldWarrington has come into this fight like a whirlwind. The question is whether he can keep this frantic pace up.
Postpublished at 22:44 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 LiveWarrington caught Wood flush and he was in trouble.
Round threepublished at 22:44 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Warrington on the attack from the bell again and he has Wood on the ropes.
The champion looked uncomfortable there as Warrington was swinging wildly.
They return to the centre of the ring, reset and then Warrington goes to work again.
A warning from referee Michael Alexander as Wood lands low.
The pressure is relentless from Warrington, we know both have great cardio but to keep this pace for 12 rounds might be tough.
Wood looks in trouble for a moment in the final seconds, Warrington lands to the body then comes up top.
A huge round for the challenger.
Image source, MatchroomPostpublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveLeigh Wood looks an awful lot bigger and a lot calmer.
Postpublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Emma Smith
BBC Sport at Utilita Arena, SheffieldWood's southpaw stance is causing Warrington all manner of issues. The Leeds fighter has not figured it out yet.
There have been a few clashes of head too, referee Michael Alexander with plenty to keep his eyes on.
Image source, MatchroomPostpublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 LiveWarrington is lacking a bit of energy after that fast start and he's taking some punches he wouldn't want to take.
Round twopublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
"Calm and composed" was the message from Wood's corner between rounds.
Wood is traditionally an orthodox fighter but he switched to southpaw in round one and comes out in that stance again.
Warrington comes charging forward but Wood shows that composure and sinks a lovely left to the body.
Fair play to Wood, Warrington keeps flying forward but he isn't getting sucked into a brawl and wants to keep this at distance.
Both fighters land a straight shot right at the end of the round
Postpublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveWhat an opening round, what a crowd, what an atmosphere! It's everything we wanted from this fight since it was made official.
Postpublished at 22:36 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Emma Smith
BBC Sport at Utilita Arena, SheffieldTo say Warrington has come out swinging is an understatement.
He got an early warning for catcing Wood to the back of the head, which was through sheer over-enthusiasm I think.
Both men settled down as the round progressed however, it looks as evenly matched as expected.
Round onepublished at 22:36 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Wood v Warrington
Warrington tries to earn respect, if he didn't already have it, from the outset, getting in close and catching Wood with a couple of good shots.
Again, he lands a right hook and then looks to work at the body.
Wood isn't as aggressive in the opening round, happy to just throw single shots.
'Marching On Together' can be heard and Warrington is thriving on that support so far.
A very good start from Warrington.
Postpublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
A final word from the referee and a touch of gloves, here we go!
Head-to-headpublished at 22:32 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Image source, BBC SportHow the two match uppublished at 22:32 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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