Lee Wood was true to his word and heavily dominated Mauricio “Bronco” Lara in a rematch to regain the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title. After the victory and in the cap of the charro, The British requested a unification bout with Mexican Luis Alberto “Venado” López and his challenge was answered.
Speaking in the ring, Wood stated that He wants the bet with Venado Lopez to take place on the City Ground.home of the team representing his city, Nottingham Forrest, to have a “happy ending”, implying that his retirement is near.
“Lopez won. I want a unification fight, it would be an even bigger fight. I probably have two more fights ahead of me and I really want a happy ending. I think this is the biggest victory in my career. I want City Ground unions. Give me big fights,” he said.
After the British challenge Kiki Magaña, manager of the Mexican International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion, he answered and said the following tree for Venado Lopez.
“Please go tell him he’s next. We’re going to call Eddie Hearn (the Brit’s promoter) and say, “If the money is needed, we’ll come to London and fight Lee Wood.” There will be a full house,” he told Mirror Fighting.
Although both fighters want a unification fight, Hearn said at a press conference. he wants Josh Warrington to prefer Woodwho lost his title to Venado López in his last presentation.
“Certainly, Josh Warrington or union at City Ground. He becomes a real great British boxer because his comeback story is incredible. Maybe three or four (more fights),” he told IFL TV.
Lee Wood, 34, avenged the loss he suffered against Lara’s Bronco and was crowned at home for the second time. british boxer He has 27 wins (16 in accelerated mode) and three losses. For his part, 29-year-old Luis Alberto Venado Lopez made his first IBF title defense since knocking out Michael Conlan and now has 28 wins (16 by KO) and 2 losses.
Source: La Opinion
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