In one of the most anticipated fights at featherweight, Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington will face off for Wood's WBA title on October 7.
Emanating from Utilita Arena in Sheffield, the fight airs on DAZN worldwide.
Turning pro in 2011, Wood is a former British super bantamweight, and Commonwealth and British featherweight champion. The Nottingham-born fighter beat Xu Can in 2021 to win the WBA title. He beat Michael Conlan in what was named The Sporting News' 2022 Knockout of the Year. Against Mauricio Lara, Wood got dropped in the seventh and lost the belt when trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel to save his man.
WATCH: Wood vs. Warrington, exclusively live on DAZN
"Leigh-thal" won the belt back via unanimous decision. Now, he faces a game Warrington in a battle between Nottingham and Leeds.
"I'm extremely excited for October 7," said Wood. "In terms of the followings we've got, the football clubs and the cities, this is arguably the biggest British rivalry in the sport. For me, it doesn't really get any bigger. Our styles will gel, and that should make for a very exciting and entertaining fight. It should go down in British history."
Warrington turned pro in 2009. "The Leeds Warrior" is a former English featherweight champion, defending his title on home turf multiple times. He beat Lee Selby in 2018 for the IBF featherweight title, defending it against warriors like Carl Frampton and Kid Galahad. Against Mauricio Lara, the then-titleless Warrington suffered his first loss and fought Lara to a draw in the rematch.
After beating Kiko Martinez to regain the IBF title, Warrington lost the belt in his last bout against Luis Alberto Lopez. Warrington now looks to become a three-time champion at featherweight.
"This is a big fight," said Warrington. "It doesn't get much better than a domestic dust-up for a world title! I'm obsessed in becoming a three-weight world champion, to get back on top, and that is going to show on the night. I will bring an army of fans to Sheffield, and the atmosphere will be special. Leigh has had a good run and put some good wins together, but I just don't believe he can live with me. I hope he thinks my best days are behind me. On October 7, he'll find out. AND THE NEW!"
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Here is a complete guide for Wood vs. Warrington, including the date, fight card, price, updated betting odds, and more.
When is Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington?
Wood vs. Warrington airs on October 7. The Sporting News will provide times when available.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, October 7 | TBA | TBA |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, October 7 | TBA | TBA |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, October 7 | TBA | TBA |
| Australia | Sunday, October 8 | TBA | TBA |
How to watch Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | DAZN |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN 1 HD | DAZN |
| Australia | — | DAZN |
The Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington fight card will be available via DAZN.
WATCH: Wood vs. Warrington, exclusively live on DAZN
Now available as a Sky channel, DAZN 1 HD is exclusive to Sky.
Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington price: How much does the card cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
Where is Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington?
Wood vs. Warrington will be inside Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. The arena can hold up 13,600 people.
Betting odds for Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington
Betting odds have not been released yet for this bout.
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Leigh Wood record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: August 1, 1988
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: 67 inches
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 27-3 with 16 wins via knockout
Josh Warrington record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: November 14, 1990
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: 67 inches
- Total fights: 34
- Record: 31-2-1 with eight wins via knockout
Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington fight card
- Leigh Wood (c) vs. Josh Warrington for the WBA featherweight title
- Terri Harper (c) vs. Cecilia Braekhus for the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles
