Wood stops Warrington for dramatic comeback win

, clinching his victory against Reece Mould in a shocking upset. Wood claimed the win with a powerful right hook that sent Mould tumbling to the canvas, securing the British featherweight title. Despite being heavily favored to win the bout, Mould was unable to withstand the barrage of blows from Wood, who fought with impressive speed and accuracy. The victory marks a significant milestone in Wood's career, as he adds another title to his growing accolades and cements his status as a rising star in the world of boxing.

Leigh Wood secured a remarkable knockout triumph over Josh Warrington to uphold his WBA featherweight championship in Sheffield.

Until the seventh round, Warrington was in control of the match. However, Wood landed a powerful left hit, which was quickly followed by a series of blows that knocked the Leeds boxer to the ground.

Although Wood was expected to win, it seemed like he was going to lose his championship.

One of the most impressive returns in recent British boxing history left the fans of the Nottingham boxer elated.

"I never give up, I have a continuous determination within me. I predicted that he would make mistakes occasionally and I punished him for it," Wood stated during an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live.

I had to surrender some rounds to him as he is an outstanding champion who never gives up. I had to put in a lot of effort and struggle hard to fight against him, but I was confident that my strength would eventually overcome him.

Remaining cool and collected is paramount. I accomplished the task.

'Leigh Seemed Finished'

Warrington hadn't competed in a match for ten months since his unexpected loss to Luis Alberto Lopez. However, he gave a highly energetic performance, which appeared to dispel any concerns about his capability at the highest level.

The chances of the two-time world champion staying in the elite boxing world seem highly unlikely after this defeat.

Warrington has suffered defeat for the second time in a boxing match. In a previous bout in 2021, he had also lost by TKO to Mauricio Lara.

During the weigh-in, Warrington showed a lot of energy, unlike Wood who appeared to be more relaxed. This contrast was also evident in the fight as the challenger immediately came out swinging.

During round three, he attacked Wood with a series of fast punches and managed to corner him twice. The champion, who started the fight by standing in the southpaw position before changing to the orthodox stance, was wounded with a swollen right eye.

During the first half of the fight, Warrington maintained an intense level of activity by delivering more precise punches, causing Wood to lose balance. Warrington continued to attack in round six with even more force. It was clear that it was just a matter of time before the 32-year-old would regain his championship title.

During an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, promoter Eddie Hearn recounted a conversation he had with Tony Bellew. Hearn expressed his belief that Leigh had reached the end of his career. Bellew, on the other hand, appeared to be upset by Hearn's comment and showed a sullen demeanor.

"I believed that he was one step away from losing."

However, Wood had alternate intentions. He successfully executed a powerful and sudden left hook in the seventh round that was clearly felt by Warrington.

After that, there was a dreadful series of five punches that included hitting the shin a few times and then striking the temple with a left punch. This made sure that the 35-year-old fighter held onto his championship title in an extremely exciting and thrilling way.

Throughout his career, Wood has shown his ability to make comebacks from difficult situations. The recent victory against Michael Conlan in March 2022 was reminiscent of his past performances. Even when Wood was behind on points in the 12th round, he managed to turn the tide with a powerful knockout punch.

Wood currently has 17 victories by way of knockout recorded in his career, which is undoubtedly one of his most satisfying accomplishments.

'Warrington Unable To Continue Due To Loss Of Senses'

As Wood entered the Sheffield arena, it was evident that he received a warmer welcome than Warrington. It seemed that there were more Nottingham Forest fans in the crowd than supporters of Leeds United. Warrington's decision to walk out to "Marching On Together", which is the theme song of Leeds, a rival of both Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, was not well-received by the audience.

Wood is a passionate supporter of the Forest team and has always had the desire to compete at the City Ground. With his latest victory, his 31st in total, it appears as though his ambition will finally be realized.

There is a possibility of a change in weight division according to Wood, who stated that featherweight is no longer an option.

According to Hearn, Josh lost focus for a moment and that signaled the end of the match. Josh really wanted to keep going, but he couldn't regain his composure and wasn't able to continue. The referee made the correct call and the match was definitely thrilling.

Wood was sound asleep, but for Warrington, it was a real-life horror story. After losing unexpectedly to Lopez in front of his hometown audience in Leeds last December, Warrington desperately needed a victory.

"Before the fight, there were individuals who believed I was done and dusted," Warrington stated. "They thought there was no hope for me. It only fueled my determination."

He put up an impressive performance with a lot of energy and movement, but it was clear that he doesn't have much of a punch. He has only managed to make eight out of his 32 opponents surrender in the past.

Wood demonstrated incredible strength and force in the seventh round. The fight had been filled with intense excitement and was between two competitors who had demonstrated immense admiration towards each other leading up to the event. It was a magnificent showcase of British boxing at its finest. The competitors engaged in a captivating contest that left the crowd in awe. The fight ended abruptly and shockingly, leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed it.