Leigh Wood stops Josh Warrington in seventh round to retain world title

10/07/2023 05:51 PM

• WBA champion weathers ferocious barrage to win in Sheffield
• Warrington's future unclear after losing second world title fight

Leigh Wood retained his world featherweight title after weathering a ferocious onslaught from Josh Warrington to stop his British rival in a pulsating showdown at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.

In the first defence of his second reign as WBA champion, Wood absorbed some punishing blows over several rounds and remained upright despite being clearly troubled by Warrington's relentless flurries.