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 […]