Joe Cordina: IBF champion wants two-fight showdown with WBA belt holder Leigh Wood
Joe Cordina defended his IBF super-featherweight title against Edward Vazquez at the start of November Joe Cordina says British rival Leigh Wood is the “right dancing partner” for a sell-out stadium bout in either Cardiff, Nottingham or possibly both. The Welshman, 31, successfully defended his IBF super-featherweight title against Edward Vazquez in Monte Carlo. Cordina […]
Leigh Wood stops Josh Warrington to dramatically keep WBA featherweight title
Leigh Wood came from behind in the seventh round to produce a knockdown Leigh Wood claimed a stunning knockout victory over Josh Warrington to retain his WBA featherweight title in Sheffield. Warrington had dominated up to the seventh round, but then a thunderous left from Wood was followed by a flurry to leave the Leeds […]
Leigh Wood v Josh Warrington: Predictions from pros and pundits for world title fight
Venue: Utilita Arena, Sheffield Date: Saturday, 7 October Coverage: Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live coverage from 22:15 BST; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app from 21:00 BST Leigh Wood has the opportunity to confirm his status as Briton’s best featherweight when he fights Josh Warrington on Saturday. The 35-year-old defends his […]
Anthony Crolla column: Josh Warrington’s career is on the line in must-win fight against Leigh Wood
Venue: Utilita Arena, Sheffield Date: Saturday, 7 September Coverage: Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live coverage from 22:15 BST and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website & app from 21:00 BST At certain points in a fighter’s career comes a must-win bout. Sometimes that term is put out there too early. It can […]
Super League eliminator: Hull KR 20-6 Leigh Leopards – Hosts avenge Wembley cup loss to reach semis
Ryan Hall scored his 240th Super League try with the Robins second, closing in on Danny McGuire’s 247 Hull KR (14) 20 Tries: Walker, Hall, Luckley Goals: Schneider 4 Leigh (2) 6 Tries: Charnley Goals: Reynolds Hull KR exacted revenge for their Challenge Cup final loss to Leigh Leopards with a Super League play-off eliminator […]
Super League: Five Leigh Leopards players chosen in 2023 Dream Team
John Asiata (right) and Edwin Ipape were part of Leigh’s Wembley-winning line-up Challenge Cup winners Leigh Leopards have been rewarded for a memorable season on their return to the top flight by having five players chosen in the 2023 Super League Dream Team. Winger Josh Charnley, half-back Lachlan Lam – son of boss Adrian Lam […]