Leigh Wood will defend his WBA featherweight world title against Josh Warrington in a huge domestic clash on neutral ground at the Utilita Arena, Sheffield on Saturday, October 7, live worldwide on DAZN. Nottingham favourite Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) produced a 12-round masterclass against Mexico’s hard-hitting dangerman Mauricio Lara to reclaim his WBA 126lbs crown last time out in May at Manchester’s AO Arena to become Britain’s latest two-time World Champion. ‘Leigh-thal’ lost his world title after being stopped in the seventh round by knockout artist ‘Bronco’ at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham earlier this year, but the 34-year-old Gedling warrior showed his courage by evoking an immediate rematch.