Gedling WBA featherweight champion boxer Leigh Wood has been forced to withdraw from his title defence against Mauricio Lara due injury.
Wood was due to defend his WBA ‘regular’ featherweight title on 24 September 24 against Mauricio Lara at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.
Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn said Wood had suffered a torn bicep.
The fight will be now be rearranged.
The card will still go ahead with Maxi Hughes v Kid Galahad now the main event.
Hearn told the BBC: “We’re gutted to lose such an explosive headliner in Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara so close to fight week but unfortunately Leigh suffered a torn bicep during sparring and there’s no way he can get in the ring against such a dangerous opponent with only one arm.
IBO Lightweight title holder Maxi Hughes will still be taking on Sheffield’s former IBF Featherweight World Champion Kid Galahad in a Yorkshire derby on the night and Terri Harper will be leaping up in weight to challenge Scotland’s Hannah Rankin for her IBO and WBA Super-Welterweight World Titles.
Tickets for the fights at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham are available to purchase online: https://www.motorpointarenanottingham.com/online/article/artist-wood-lara
