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).
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.
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 featherweight.
Read on for our Wood vs Warrington II betting predictions…
Quick Picks
Our pick: Wood to win
Value bet: Wood to win by decision/points
Long shot: Wood TKO/KO victory
Tale of the Tape
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.
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.
Here's how they both compare, with Wood's figures first:
- Age - 37 vs 35
- Height - 5'7" (170cm) vs 5'7" (170cm)
- Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox
- Record - 28-4-0 vs 32-4-1
- KO Record - 17 vs 8
Betting Preview
How have they performed in their last five fights?
Wood's last five fights:
- Anthony Cacace - Loss (TKO, 9) - May 2025
- Josh Warrington - Win (TKO, 7) - Oct 2023
- Mauricio Lara - Win (UD, 12) - May 2023
- Mauricio Lara - Loss (TKO, 7) - Feb 2023
- Mick Conlan - Win (TKO, 12) - Mar 2022
Warrington's last five fights:
- Asad Asif Khan - Win (UD, 10) - Apr 2025
- Anthony Cacace - Loss (UD, 12) - Sep 2024
- Leigh Wood - Loss (TKO, 7) - Oct 2023
- Luis Alberto Lopez - Loss (MD, 12) - Dec 2022
- Kiko Martinez - Win (TKO, 7) - Mar 2022
Betting Markets to Watch
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.
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.
Our Prediction
Check the latest Wood vs Warrington II betting odds at Sportsbet.
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 boxing betting, understanding these markets is key to finding value.