Leigh Wooden’s gorgeous knockout of Michael Conlan on March 12, in Nottingham, earned the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) better of the yr award.
One of the vital distinguished awards on the 2022 listing of accolades went to the Englishman because of his victory over the Irishman in some of the dramatic fights of the yr.
Wooden was knocked down within the first spherical itself and suffered cuts throughout the struggle towards a really robust opponent. Nevertheless, he was ready to answer go from power to power and eventually get a knockout during which Conlan fell out of the ring in a second that marked some of the vital of the yr.
Wooden confirmed his champion’s spirit and his means to beat troublesome moments, along with giving the followers a knockout that can be remembered for a very long time.
The WBA congratulates Wooden for the popularity and desires the perfect to each fighters, who’re among the many greatest within the class and at all times give one thing to speak about on the planet enviornment.
