Nottingham Stunner: Lara Shocks Wood with Late KO to Capture Featherweight Title

It was a night of drama and excitement in Nottingham as Mexican boxer Mauricio Lara stunned Leigh Wood to capture the WBA featherweight title in a stunning fashion. After trailing on the scorecards, Lara delivered a powerful left hook in the seventh round that sent Wood tumbling to the canvas.

Wood had started the fight strongly, building a healthy lead with the judges and appearing to be in control of the bout. However, Lara managed to shake off his early nerves and slowly worked his way back into the fight.

The two fighters had promised to put on a show, but the opening rounds were surprisingly quiet, with both men taking a cautious approach. Lara managed to land some significant shots in the early stages, but Wood recovered well and began to build momentum as the fight progressed.

As the second half of the fight began, Wood appeared to be in complete control, dictating the pace and slowing down the relentless Mexican. However, just when it seemed like Wood was on his way to a routine victory, Lara delivered a devastating left hook that changed the course of the fight.

With Wood knocked down and struggling to recover, his trainer Ben Davison made the wise decision to throw in the towel and end the fight, giving Lara the victory and the WBA featherweight title - despite there being just ten seconds left of the round.

Davison's instinctive decision has divided the boxing community - including our friends, and Block Party hosts Adam Catteral and Nick Peet - who shared conflicting opinions on Twitter.

For Lara, the win opens up a world of possibilities in the featherweight division. He could potentially face Josh Warrington in a highly anticipated rematch, or take on other top contenders to solidify his position as one of the best featherweights in the world.

For Wood, it's back to the drawing board after two consecutive hard-fought battles that have taken a toll on his body. Despite the disappointment, he can hold his head high knowing that he put up a valiant effort against a tough opponent.

In the end, it was a night that boxing fans won't soon forget, as Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood put on a memorable show that will be talked about for years to come.