The hotly boxing anticipated rematch between Josh Warrington and Mauricio Lara takes place this Saturday, as the Brit looks to get back to winning ways after a shock defeat in the first fight between the featherweights in February.
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara Schedule
- When: Saturday, 4th September
- Where: Headingley Stadium, Leeds
- How To Watch: DAZN
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara Odds
| Josh Warrington | 8/13 |
| Draw | 20/1 |
| Mauricio Lara | 5/4 |
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara Preview
Warrington’s Career Hangs In Balance
There isn’t any denying that this rematch between the two fighters is a much bigger occasion for Josh Warrington. Defeat in Saturday’s rematch between the two will almost certainly end his hunt for a world title opportunity. It could also signal the end of the Brit’s career. Warrington will be boosted as he returns to Leeds for this fight, having been forced to take the first fight against Lara behind closed doors in London. A passionate hometown support will be behind Warrington at Headingley this weekend, as he looks to avenge the only career defeat that he has suffered to this point.
It was a stunning finish in that previous fight, as Warrington saw his perfect 30-0 record smashed after a ninth round TKO stoppage against the Mexican. However, there isn’t much doubt that the Leeds native would have learnt his lessons from that defeat, and he will come back in much better condition for the rematch. Huge victories in the past in Warrington’s career have come in Leeds, which included his IBF featherweight title win over Lee Selby, and his successful title defences against Kid Galahad and Sofiane Takoucht.
Lara Looking For Repeat
Mauricio Lara wasn’t given much chance of claiming the victory when the two fighters met for the first time earlier in the year. However, his gameplan worked to perfection, as he was able to get the biggest victory of his career in London. The Mexican fighter has always had remarkable knockout power, and that is clear from his 68% knockout percentage. He was able to maintain that very impressive record, with a 16th knockout success in 25 professional bouts against Warrington, with a stunning shot in the 9th round to stun the former IBF featherweight champion.
Repeating that plan will now be the target for the Mexican fighter, but he will only be too aware that it will be much harder assignment. However, he is much more respected by the sportsbooks for this fight, as he is priced at 5/4 to win the rematch, which are lower odds than the 11/1 he was given for the first bout. It could be a huge night for Lara in Leeds on Saturday.
Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara Prediction
This could be one of the most interesting boxing match-ups of the year. Lara has the skills to achieve a second straight win over the former champion. However, we will stick with Warrington, who will be boosted with home support and will be aware of the stakes on the line.
Pick: Josh Warrington
