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Mexican Lara wins maiden world title after knocking out Briton Wood
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Two-time world champion Josh Warrington accused Lara of spitting at him

Hard-hitting Mexican Mauricio Lara won the WBA featherweight title by knocking out Briton’s Leigh Wood in a stunning comeback in Nottingham.

Two-time world champion Josh Warrington was ringside and clashed with the 34-year-old Lara post-fight.

Warrington, who was held back by security from entering the ring, accused Lara of spitting at him and was held back by security from entering the ring.

The 34-year-old seemed to be in control of the fight and was landing with ease through rounds three to six, before Lara unleashed a sensational left hook in the seventh.

The defeat is Wood’s third in a 29-fight career, while Mexican Lara has won his maiden world title.

“Congratulations to Mauricio Lara, he’s great fighter,” Wood told DAZN. “I made a mistake and paid for it.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn said Wood – who was up on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the stoppage – now plans to activate his rematch clause.

“Firstly, well done to Leigh Wood for taking a fight like this – everyone knows how dangerous Mauricio Lara is,” Hearn said.

“I thought Leigh was cruising that fight, won four rounds on the spin, but Mauricio Lara came with a left hook from the heavens.”

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