<p><em>Around 2.5 years ago, Leigh Wood managed to defeat Josh Warrington by TKO/KO in the seventh round. Now, the pair will run it back in a rematch on Sunday, February 22 (from 04:00 AEDT).</em></p> <p>As soon as Wood found his range, he managed to take control of the bout, stopping Warrington in his tracks. Warrington had started well, but never recovered after he took a brutal hit in the seventh round.</p> <p>There is potentially a lot riding on this contest for both boxers, with this one potentially deciding which former champion remains in the title mix at <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/boxing-weight-classes-guide">featherweight</a>.</p> <p>Read on for our Wood vs Warrington II betting predictions…</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <p><strong>Our pick: </strong>Wood to win</p> <p><strong>Value bet: </strong>Wood to win by decision/points</p> <p><strong>Long shot: </strong>Wood TKO/KO victory</p> <h2>Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>We should be able to expect a competitive fight between these two, as tensions have been boiling over the last 2.5 years, especially from Warrington's side after his defeat.</p> <p>Wood is an explosive power puncher with 61% KO rate, a strong right hand and body shots; however, he can be exposed with poor defence at times. Still, he often gets himself out of trouble. Warrington is a high-output volume boxer with relentless pressure, but his KO record isn't as strong. He is very durable, but can be worn down.</p> <p>Here's how they both compare, with Wood's figures first:</p> <ul> <li>Age - 37 vs 35</li> <li>Height - 5'7" (170cm) vs 5'7" (170cm)</li> <li>Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox</li> <li>Record - 28-4-0 vs 32-4-1</li> <li>KO Record - 17 vs 8</li> </ul> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>How have they performed in their last five fights?</p> <p><strong>Wood's last five fights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Anthony Cacace - Loss (TKO, 9) - May 2025</li> <li>Josh Warrington - Win (TKO, 7) - Oct 2023</li> <li>Mauricio Lara - Win (UD, 12) - May 2023</li> <li>Mauricio Lara - Loss (TKO, 7) - Feb 2023</li> <li>Mick Conlan - Win (TKO, 12) - Mar 2022</li> </ul> <p><strong>Warrington's last five fights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Asad Asif Khan - Win (UD, 10) - Apr 2025</li> <li>Anthony Cacace - Loss (UD, 12) - Sep 2024</li> <li>Leigh Wood - Loss (TKO, 7) - Oct 2023</li> <li>Luis Alberto Lopez - Loss (MD, 12) - Dec 2022</li> <li>Kiko Martinez - Win (TKO, 7) - Mar 2022</li> </ul> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>We think that this contest is likely to be explosive and feature a lot of volume. We think it's likely to follow the same pattern as the first fight, with Warrington taking early control before Wood gets involved and finds his own rhythm.</p> <p>We're predicting that this one will go the distance, with Wood using his power to keep the points on his side. Warrington has a chance, but if he takes the same type of hits as he did last time, we think Wood will move on in front of his home crowd in Nottingham.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing/grade-a-fights/leigh-wood-v-josh-warrington-9855177">Wood vs Warrington II betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>As highlighted above, we think Wood will win, with a decision likely. We think that there is value in the 'Leigh Wood Points or Decision' market for the 'method of victory', with a Wood TKO/KO being more of a long shot, although not unreasonable. If you're new to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-boxing">boxing betting</a>, understanding these markets is key to finding value.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/fastest-knockouts-boxing-history">The fights that ended before they even started</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/highest-paid-boxing-matches">The paydays that changed boxing forever</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/predictions">Who's tipped to win this weekend's fights?</a></li> </ul>