Lee Wood ordered to defend title against Otabek Kholmatov

Andrew Karlov May 30, 2023, 5:01 p.m.
Lee Wood. Getty Images
Lee Wood. Getty Images

Lee Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) took revenge on Saturday evening Mauricio Lara (26-3-1, 19 KOs) and regained the world featherweight title. And the WBA immediately imposed mandatory protection on him.

Previously received applicant status Otabek Kholmatov (11-0, 10 KOs). The Uzbek is still a dark horse, but could pose a definite threat, so it is not known whether Wood will go for a mandatory defense or choose a higher paying fight, as there are already rumors about his possible clash with Josh Warrington (31-2-1, 8 KOs).

“It's over, now he won't have a choice. I will send him to the floor of the ring for a long time,” promised Kholmatov, who announced himself to British fans in early March by defeating Thomas Patrick Ward in the fifth round, who was undefeated in thirty-four fights.

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