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Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood 2: Latest odds and pre-fight breakdown
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Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood 2 fight preview
Date: Saturday, 27th May
Where: AO Arena, Manchester
How to watch in the UK: DAZN
Records: Mauricio Lara (26-2-1, 19 KOs,WBA featherweight champion), Leigh Wood (26-3, 16 KOs)
Latest fight odds for Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood 2
Tale of the tape
| Mauricio Lara | Leigh Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname: | Bronco | Leigh-thal |
| Age: | 25 | 34 |
| Height: | 5' 7" | 5' 7" |
| Reach: | 67" | 67" |
| Stance: | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| KO %: | 65.52% | 55.17% |
How does Mauricio Lara win the fight?
Constant pressure whilst looking for a big shot
The Mexican comes into the fight as the favourite. But if he’s to succesfully defend his WBA featherweight title, it’s likely that he’ll need to find that killer shot to put Wood away.
He may not be the most technically gifted, but poses a threat to any featherwight that is willing to trade big shots.
As seen in their previous fight, Lara posseses the power to hurt the Brit. Although down on the judges scorecards, he unleashed a vicous left hook in the seventh, which signalled the beginning of the end for Wood.
With that in mind, Lara now knows that he has the tools to put Wood away, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if we see him look to land shots early on.
Mauricio Lara, key stats:
- WBA Featherweight Champion
- Last four wins have come via KO
- Beat Josh Warrington at Wembley Arena
- Last loss was back in May 2018
Mauricio Lara, latest odds:
Latest fight odds for Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood 2
How does Leigh Wood win the fight?
Box smart and rack up the points
Can the Brit recapture WBA featherwight gold in Manchester? He certainly has the tools to do so.
Wood was clearly up on the judges scorecards before being caught with that devastating hook that ended the first fight.
Wood will need to keep Lara busy in the first half of the fight, whilst avoiding any big shots that come his way.
If he targets the body early, Lara could start to tire, which will take away some of the Mexican’s fire power. Then, he can look to take control in the later rounds.
Leigh Wood, key stats:
- Former WBA Featherwight Champion
- Knocked out Michael Conlon in his first title defence
- 34 years old – nine years older than Lara
Leigh Wood, latest odds:
Latest fight odds for Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood 2
Our verdict: How we think Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood 2 will play out
It’s a tough one to call. But, if Wood can box smart and frustrate Lara, he can get the job done in Manchester.
Avoiding those big shots will be key. If he can do that and control the fight early on, he should have enough to take over in the later rounds and get his hand raised.
Our best bets
- Wood to win on points 4/1
Latest fight odds for Mauricio Lara v Leigh Wood
