Leigh Wooden and Josh Warrington conflict was formally confirmed for October 7 on the Utilita Area, in Sheffield, England. Each British fighters will dispute the featherweight crown of the World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) in a really fascinating combat.
The pioneering physique granted official permission for the combat to happen, whereas the winner will face Otabek Kholmatov in his subsequent bout.
Wooden comes from regaining the world title defeating Mauricio Lara final Might in a powerful combat during which he was capable of avenge his defeat towards the identical opponent in February.
The English champion took this protection towards Warrington, a tricky opponent who has had a number of essential fights and can be a former world champion. The Leeds native doesn’t are available on his greatest run however has a possibility he desires to make the most of to change into world champion once more.
Wooden has a report of 27 wins, 3 losses and 16 knockouts, whereas Warrington has 31 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw and eight knockouts.