Best fights of Leigh Wood
Over 14 years as a professional, Leigh Wood has compiled a 28-4 (17) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Leigh Wood defeats Mauricio Lara in their 2nd fight
On May 27, 2023 Leigh Wood fought Mauricio Lara for the vacant WBA featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Wood was 34 years old with a record of 26-3, and Lara was 25 with a record of 26-2-1. Wood was coming off a loss, while Lara was on a 3-fight winning streak. Wood won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Leigh Wood KOs Michael Conlan
On March 12, 2022 Leigh Wood defended his WBA (Regular) featherweight title against Michael Conlan. Wood was 33 years old with a record of 25-2, and Conlan was 30 with a record of 16-0. Wood was on a 2-fight winning streak and Conlan was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Wood stopped Michael Conlan via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
3. Leigh Wood KOs Josh Warrington
On October 7, 2023 Leigh Wood defended his WBA featherweight title against Josh Warrington. Wood was 35 years old with a record of 27-3, and Warrington was 32 with a record of 31-2-1. Wood was coming off a win, while Warrington was coming off a loss. Wood stopped Josh Warrington via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
4. Leigh Wood KOs Xu Can
On July 31, 2021 Leigh Wood fought Xu Can for the WBA (Regular) featherweight title. Wood was 32 years old with a record of 24-2, and Can was 27 with a record of 18-2. Wood was coming off a win and Can was on a 15-fight winning streak. Wood stopped Xu Can via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
5. Leigh Wood KOs David Oliver Joyce
On October 4, 2019 Leigh Wood fought David Oliver Joyce for the vacant WBO European featherweight title. Wood was 31 years old with a record of 22-1, and Joyce was 32 with a record of 11-0. Wood was on a 11-fight winning streak and Joyce was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Wood stopped David Oliver Joyce via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Leigh Wood KOs Abraham Osei Bonsu
On March 2, 2019 Leigh Wood fought Abraham Osei Bonsu for the vacant Commonwealth featherweight title. Wood was 30 years old with a record of 20-1, and Bonsu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wood was on a 9-fight winning streak. Wood stopped Abraham Osei Bonsu via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Leigh Wood KOs Reece Mould
On February 13, 2021 Leigh Wood fought Reece Mould for the vacant British featherweight title. Wood was 32 years old with a record of 23-2, and Mould was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wood was coming off a loss. Wood stopped Reece Mould via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Leigh Wood KOs Lee Glover
On March 26, 2016 Leigh Wood fought Lee Glover for the vacant Midlands Area featherweight title. Wood was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Glover was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wood was on a 5-fight winning streak. Wood stopped Lee Glover via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Leigh Wood stops Genilson de Jesus Santos
On November 1, 2013 Leigh Wood fought Genilson de Jesus Santos for the vacant International Masters super bantamweight title. Wood was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wood was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Wood stopped Genilson de Jesus Santos via retirement in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Leigh Wood KOs Laszio Fekete
On March 28, 2015 Leigh Wood faced Laszio Fekete in a super bantamweight bout. Wood was 26 years old with a record of 13-1, and Fekete was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wood was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wood stopped Laszio Fekete via TKO in the 1st round.