With the City Ground venue ruled out, the anticipated rematch between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington is currently postponed indefinitely. This development disappointed all parties involved.
Wood’s long-standing dream of boxing at Nottingham Forest’s home ground was dashed, Matchroom lost a significant event from their 2024 calendar, and fans were deprived of the chance to witness a rematch of one of last year’s most thrilling fights.
However, Warrington, the two-time IBF featherweight champion, arguably suffered the most from the situation. His lost time waiting for the prolonged process to unfold garnered little sympathy. Despite his burning desire for revenge, at 33 years old, he can’t afford to pause his career while waiting for someone else’s aspirations to materialize.
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Steve Wood, Warrington’s manager, expressed disappointment over the prolonged delay and the cancellation of the City Ground fight. While still interested in facing Wood to rectify their previous bout’s outcome, they are actively exploring other fight opportunities due to the passage of time.
In their previous encounter last October, Wood emerged victorious after a dramatic seventh round that saw Warrington knocked down just as the bell rang. A rematch at the City Ground was initially planned for May 18, but complications with finalizing the venue led to postponement.
After a demanding 2023, including bouts with Mauricio Lara, Wood took a break and vacated his WBA featherweight title to move up to the 130lbs division. While the City Ground setback is disappointing, he still has attractive options and can consider revisiting the stadium idea in the future.
Meanwhile, Warrington has been patiently waiting, hoping to secure a rematch and seeking closure. Now, he awaits further developments to see what the future holds
