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Wood outpoints Warrington in rematch lacking spark

Wood outpoints Warrington in rematch lacking spark

Summary

Leigh Wood defeated Josh Warrington in a boxing rematch at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena. Wood won by unanimous decision after dominating the match over 12 rounds. Both fighters are considering retirement following this fight.

Key Facts

  • Leigh Wood defeated Josh Warrington in a boxing rematch.
  • The fight took place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
  • Wood won by unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 119-109, and 117-111.
  • Warrington hinted he might retire after this defeat, which was his fifth in 38 fights.
  • Wood, who is also considering ending his career, now has 29 wins.
  • Their previous fight ended with Wood winning by a decisive punch in the seventh round.
  • The rematch lacked the intensity and drama of their first encounter.
  • Both fighters have been significant figures in British boxing for several years.

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