LEIGHWOOD will be trying to make a name in Nottingham when he takes on Michael Conlan.
Wood stopped Can Xu, a Chinese fighter, in the 12th round. This was to win the WBC 'Regular" featherweight title at Fight Camp.
Leigh Wood will defend his WBA featherweight title versus Mick Conlan
The 33-year old was almost immediately directed to defend his title against Conlan from Ireland, who is signed American promoters Top Rank.
Eddie Hearn's Matchroom won purse bids for this fight, originally rumored to be in Belfast or New York.
Wood will be fighting in Nottingham with 9000 fans.
At 126lbs, the winner could become the Super World Champion. Current champ Leo Santa Cruz is unlikely to defend his belt.
What is the difference between Wood and Conlan?
- Leigh Wood will be facing Michael Conlan TONIGHT Saturday, March 12.
- Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham will host the fight.
- The bout will have 9,000 people, divided into Irish and Nottingham sections.
- You can expect the main event ring walk at approximately 10 o'clock UK time.
Is it available on a channel and can it be streamed live?
- Wood vs Conlan will live be shown on DAZN UK.
- The DAZN app can be downloaded onto your tablet or mobile device to live-stream the action.
- Sign up for DAZN streaming service at a cost of PS7.99 per month.
- The undercard action will begin at 7pm UK Time.
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What have you heard?
He is a great fighter and I respect him. I make sure that I do everything I can to win. He's quite tricky, we've seen him in great detail," stated.
"Social media-wise, it seems like he has all of Team Conlan trying and rattle me. But it is what it IS, I give what is mine.
"He can try to throw me off but I see it as weakness. He's trying to gain any advantage he can. It's not going work in one way but the opposite."
Conlan said that he has the greatest respect for him as both a fighter and person, but that he should wait until after the fight to say so. Let's get this fight over.
"I have been fighting with big punchers all my life. I have had over 250 fights as an amateur and sparred many rounds with big punchers. - Oscar Valdez.
"I can answer anything Leigh does. I know his type of fighter, he punches hard, but he has slow feet and a curly head. He'll be beaten by me.
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