Manchester, UK – Could 26: Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wooden Weigh In forward of their WBA Featherweight World Title battle in manchester tomorrow night time.
26 Could 2023
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The WBA featherweight title will solely be on the road for Leigh Wooden after Mauricio Lara missed the 126-pound weight restrict on Friday, forward of their rematch at Manchester Enviornment in Manchester, England.
Lara was prohibited from trying to make 126 kilos by the British Boxing Board of Management after weighing in above the utmost restrict for a fee mandated weight examine on Wednesday, and wouldn’t be allowed to return in lower than 128.5 kilos.
Lara (26-2-1, 19 knockouts), who will possible be stripped of the WBA featherweight title, stripped nude to return in at 129.8 kilos, whereas Wooden (26-3, 16 KOs) got here in at 125.9 kilos.
⚖️ @bronco_lara and @itsLeighWood hit the scales in Manchester#LaraWood2 pic.twitter.com/0iOmRumY0Y
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The battle is a rematch of their bout from this previous February, when Lara stopped Wooden in seven rounds to carry the title in Nottingham, England. The battle would be the fourth time that Lara, 25, of Mexico Metropolis, Mexico can be preventing in the UK. Wooden, 34, of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England has fought all of his skilled fights in the UK.
Wooden’s coach Ben Davison informed DAZN commentators Darren Barker and Chris Lloyd that he is aware of many will query why Wooden would are available in on the championship weight towards a fighter who didn’t squeeze down in weight, however says it’d all be for nothing in the event that they couldn’t win the championship.
“Realistically it shouldn’t be occurring, ought to it? It’s a shame, to be sincere,” mentioned Davison.
“I’ve obtained nothing towards Mauricio Lara and their entire crew, they’re respectful all the way in which all through. Nevertheless it’s in absolute shambles.”
Davison says he’s contemplating imposing a rehydration clause.
“We’re nonetheless discussing choices however I can’t fully rule something out on the minute. I’ve obtained Leigh’s well being to consider, Leigh’s obtained his objectives and aspirations,” mentioned Davison.