A rematch with Michael Conlan could be the ‘biggest fight’ for Leigh Wood. That’s the verdict of Eddie Hearn who promoted their featherweight classic earlier this month. Wood, behind on all scorecards, produced a stunning finish as he stopped Conlan in the final round. It was a shocking conclusion to what had been a fantastic fight.
With Kiko Martinez set to defend his world title against Josh Warrington this weekend, Wood will be watching intently as he considers his future options. His dream remains to fight at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, and Hearn admits that a second showdown with Conlan, could be the most attractive choice for Wood.
“All Leigh Wood wants to do is fight at the City Ground,” said Hearn when speaking to BoxingScene. “So, what are the fights? Kiko Martinez? Maybe. Josh Warrington? Absolutely, although he might want it at Elland Road, so it is a toss-up. Michael Conlan rematch? Absolutely. Santa Cruz? Yes. He has got options.
“The rematch might be the biggest fight. It was an epic fight, but he has got options now. Generally, you get the opportunity to do it in July, which gives him another three or four weeks off. He has had two, is that enough? if you want to do it, you can’t say wait until next year, this is his window. He needs to be ready for the back end of the summer if he is going to box at the City Ground.”