Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington Rematch Set for February in Nottingham
- Former world champions Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington are scheduled to meet in a highly anticipated rematch on February 21st at the Nottingham Arena.
- Their initial bout saw Wood secure a stunning knockout victory over Warrington.
- Leigh wood, 37, of Nottingham, experienced a setback in his most recent fight, suffering a stoppage loss to anthony Cacace in May.
Wood and Warrington Set for Rematch in Nottingham
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Posted November 14, 2025
A Highly Anticipated Return
Former world champions Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington are scheduled to meet in a highly anticipated rematch on February 21st at the Nottingham Arena. This contest revisits a thrilling first encounter in 2023 that ended in controversy.
Recap of the First Fight
Their initial bout saw Wood secure a stunning knockout victory over Warrington. Warrington had been controlling the WBA title fight until the seventh round, when a precise right-left combination from Wood sent the Leeds fighter to the canvas.Though Warrington beat the count, referee Michael Alexander stopped the fight, deeming him unable to continue.
Recent Form
Leigh wood, 37, of Nottingham, experienced a setback in his most recent fight, suffering a stoppage loss to anthony Cacace in May. josh Warrington, 34, rebounded from his defeat to Cacace with a routine win over Asad Asif Khan in April, having previously reversed his decision to retire from the sport.
Looking Ahead
The rematch promises to be another compelling clash between these two British featherweight rivals. The first fightS controversial ending adds further intensity to this eagerly awaited return to the ring.