After months of delays, Leigh Wood will finally defend his WBA world featherweight title against the dangerous Mexican Mauricio Lara.
The pair were originally set to meet last year, but a bicep injury forced Wood to pull out of the fight, but now the Nottingham man has the chance to set the record straight in a rivalry which has become personal.
Wood will once again be backed by his vocal fanbase which spurred him over the line against Michael Conlan last March and he will be hoping they can once again inspire him to overcome one of the featherweight division's most feared fighters.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Wood vs. Lara.
Wood vs. Lara fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, February 18
- Time: 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Wood vs. Lara on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe (except Australia and New Zealand). You can sign up for a subscription here. However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
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| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X | S | |
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Where is the Wood vs. Lara fight?
The fight will take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England.
Leigh Wood record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: August 1, 1988
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 67"
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 26-2 (16 KOs)
Mauricio Lara record and bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Date of birth: February 23, 1998
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 25-2-1 (18 KOs)
Wood vs. Lara fight card
- Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara; For Wood's WBA world featherweight title