Leigh Wood defends his WBA Featherweight World Title against Michael Conlan, in front of a Nottingham crowd. Since last summer’s Matchroom Fight Camp, when he defeated China’s Xu Can in 12 rounds, the 33-year-old holds the belt. His first title defense couldn’t have been against a better opponent. Conlan is an accomplished amateur, with two medals to his name, the Olympic bronze medal, and the World Amateur Championship gold.
Wood vs Conlan Stats
Looking at Leigh Wood’s stats
Wood currently has a record of 25 wins, two losses, and 0 draws. He stopped 15 of his opponents in those 25 wins. His current knockout ratio is 60%. He was stopped once in his two losses. His professional fights average 4.9 rounds and he has boxed a total of 132 rounds.
Wood’s fight against Can Xu on July 31, 2021, in Essex, U.K., was his last. After 12 rounds, he won by technical knockout.
Wood has fought five times in the last two years and 10 months. This means that he has been fighting every six months and 26 days. He fought 50 rounds in those fights for a 10-round average.
Wood holds the BBBOFC British Featherweight title, CBC Commonwealth Featherweight, and WBA World Featherweight titles. He has held the BBBOFC British Featherweight belt for 390 days and he is yet to defend the title.
He defeated Abraham Osei Bonsu in the second round to win the vacant CBC Commonwealth Featherweight title. He’s held this belt for three years and eight days, and he is yet to defend it.
Looking at Michael Conlan’s stats
Conlan currently holds a record of 16 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws. The Irish fighter is undefeated in 16 contests. He stopped 8 of his competitors, making his current knockout rate at 50%. His professional bouts average 7.2 rounds and he has boxed for 115 rounds.
Conlan’s fight against TJ Doheny was his last. It took place in Northern Ireland on August 6, 2021. After 12 rounds, he won unanimously. This fight took place seven months and four days ago, and he should be refreshed for this Saturday’s bout.
Conlan has fought five fights in the last two years and seven months. This means that he has been fighting every six months and nine days. He fought 53 rounds in those fights. That’s 10.6 rounds per round on average.
Conlan is undefeated as an amateur, stopping two of his five last opponents. He defeated Ionut Baluta in his final fight on April 30, 2021, by majority decision, in their 12-round bout at York Hall, London, U.K.
Conlan had previously defeated Sofiane Takoucht in a technical knockout on August 15, 2020, at BT Sport Studio, London.
He also defeated Vladimir Nikitin on December 14, 2019, by unanimous decision in their 10-round contest at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Michael had previously won against Diego Alberto Ruiz in a technical knockout on August 3, 2019, at Marquee Falls Park, Northern Ireland.
Ruben Garcia lost to him on February 17, 2019, by unanimous decision.
Betting Trends for Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan
- Leigh Wood Inside the Distance – 3-1
- Wood to win – 4-0
- Wood Win by Decision – 1-3
- LeighWood Fight Goes Distance: Yes – 2–1
- Wood Fight Goes Distance: No – 1-2
Wood vs Conlan Prediction
This fight should be an intriguing bout between two men who have very different fighting styles. Wood will try to use the punching power that he has to stop the fight before the last bell. But Conlan is known for his smooth movement and ability to frustrate his opponents in the ring. Sports betting guides anticipate this to be a show to watch.
It is vital to control the middle of the ring. This was what Wood did last Summer when he defeated Xu Can to win the WBA regular featherweight title. He’ll do it again, which is why he’ll win. Sportsbooks are giving him betting odds of around 40/1, showing a strong lean toward his victory.
Wood to win in Round 11.
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