JOSH WARRINGTON may not fight Mauricio Lara if he gets a dream American fight.
Warrington (30, a Leeds hero) suffered his first defeat against the Mexican in February.
Josh Warrington may cancel plans for a rematch against Mauricio Lara to pursue his American dream
After a head-to-head clash just two rounds into Saturday's Headingley round, the revenge mission came to an end in a technical draw.
Referee Steve Gray ruled that Lara's eyebrow gagging was too severe to continue.
Warrington, the former IBF featherweight champion, now faces a year-out with the Mexican.
Gutted Warrington stated that he was a bit of an insane case and doesn't know if the ghost Mauricio Lara will haunt him.
"I am 30 years old and have been out seven months. How long can that cut keep him out?"
"I assumed that I would be the unifying champion by now, having ticked off America with lots of zeroes in my bank account.
"The pandemic and getting skinned didn't happen, but I would love to win one over him.
"But I can't wait too long!"
Leeds' football fan was cheered on by over 20,000 people, including Elland Road star Luke Ayling.
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Since becoming champion at Leeds' ground, Warrington wanted to take fans to Las Vegas.
If Eddie Hearn is able to find an American-based opponent for the cause, it may happen in 2022.
Warrington said: "I would even consider taking one over in the States next without a title because my fans deserve it."
