This past Saturday at Nottingham Arena, Leigh Wood defended her WBA regular featherweight title against Michael Conlan. And this war turned into a battle of hell.
Conlan is an amateur tennis player who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics, and since making his professional debut in March 2017, he has been undefeated in his first 16 professional competitions.
Being a regular WBA champion is a big step for Conlan. For Wood, it was his first time wearing the WBA belt since that first-place win last July when he beat Xu Can by technical knockout in the 12th round.
This had it all. The classic clash of styles provides for a gripping encounter between two featherweight contenders that display immense heart and determination in what ultimately leads to an all-out war of attrition. Conlan got off to a quick start as he leveled Wood with a remaining dynamite early in round 1, and after he appeared to give a good lead after the first few rounds, Wood slowly but bravely began to turn around. war again. There was a lot of shifting dynamics, a lot of big punches and a lot of drama, and at the end of the night Wood fought back with a dramatic KO finish in the 12th and final round of the fight. .
The knockout stage itself was truly terrifying to watch, as Conlan powerlessly crashed through the ropes in peril. But fortunately, by all accounts, he will be fine. It was a highly entertaining and entertaining match, and at the end of the night Wood scored a spectacular knockout goal after he overcame adversity and persevered.
This edition of Rummy’s Corner will provide a quick recap of the entertaining battle between WBA regular featherweight boxer Leigh Wood and challenger Michael Conlan. Please watch and enjoy the video.
