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Leigh Wood v Mauricio Lara: Briton loses world title with stoppage defeat in thrilling fight

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Leigh Wood’s reign as WBA featherweight champion is over after the Briton lost in devastating fashion to hard-hitting Mauricio Lara in Nottingham.

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

Wood hit the canvas and bravely got back to his feet.

But clearly hurt, his trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel.

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