Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington: Odds, Date, Start Time and How To Watch Boxing Fight

A huge domestic title fight has been made in the sport's featherweight division between WBA holder Leigh Wood and two-time world champion Josh Warrington.

Nottingham's own Wood produced a 12-round masterclass to reclaim his 126lbs title from assassin Mauricio Lara back in May, while Leeds-born Warrington eyes becoming a three-time world champion by defeating his British rival.

Below we detail all of the important information you'll need on the fight, from when and where the contest will take place to how bookmakers have set the odds.

When is Wood vs Warrington?

Wood and Warrington will throw down on Saturday 7th October 2023 in their featherweight title bout.

This fight will be contested over 12 rounds in the featherweight division - giving both fighters a weight limit of 9 stone (57.1kg/126 pounds).

While nothing has been officially confirmed yet, the fighters are expected to make their ring walks at around 10pm BST - 5pm EST or 2pm PST to those in the States.

Where is Wood vs Warrington?

The Utilita Arena in Sheffield has been selected as the neutral venue to house this domestic war.

This multi-purpose, theatre-style indoor site has a maximum capacity of 13,600, and was last used in the sport as the scene for Dalton Smith's sensational seventh round knockout of Sax Maxwell in his successful British super-lightweight title defence.

Very few domestic rivalries this side of the century have captured the British public's imagination, but this one has all the makings to do just that.

Where Can I Watch Wood vs Warrington?

Streaming platform Dazn hold exclusive rights to the fight. It will be streamed on DAZN Global in the UK, while US viewers will be able to tune in via DAZN.

Existing subscribers will gain access to the scrap for no extra charge. However, new customers will have to purchase a month's subscription to enable them to stream the contest.

What Are the Wood vs Warrington Odds?

Champion Wood opens up as the betting favourite, priced at 1/3 to defend his belt. Josh Warrington poses a question for punters at 11/4, while the draw is available as high as 16/1.

Bookmakers believe this contest will go the distance and have appropriately pitched that outcome at 2/5, with a stoppage labelled at 7/4.

Method of Victory, Round Betting and Round Group Betting are also available with a number of bookies.

What Have the Fighters Said?

Leigh Wood is delighted to finally get this fight over the line, announcing: “In terms of the followings we’ve got, the football clubs and the cities, this is arguably the biggest British rivalry in the sport."

When asked about how it could unfold, he added: "He’s never really been in a boring fight – but neither have I. This fight will be all-action and the fans should be in for a great night."

Challenger Josh Warrington can barely contain his excitement for this domestic brawl, saying: “It doesn’t get much better than a domestic dust up for a World Title! I’m obsessed in becoming a three-weight World Champion, to get back on top and that is going to show on the night."

He added: "Leigh has had a good run and put some good wins together but I just don’t believe he can live with me. I hope he thinks my best days are behind me, on October 7 he’ll find out. AND THE NEW!”