Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 Odds, Prediction & How to Watch (Lara Proves Himself Again in Rematch)

The much-anticipated immediate rematch between Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood is nearly here after the two fought back in February. Lara came away with the 7th-Round TKO in the first match and will look to prove that wasn't a fluke in this second fight.

Lara vs Wood Fight Info, Broadcast & Start Time

Mauricio Lara (26-2-1, 19 KOs) vs. Leigh Wood (26-3, 16 KOs)
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
Fight Time: PPV Coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET
Venue: AO Arena – Manchester, England
Broadcast: DAZN

Wood will need this win to trigger a rubber match third fight if that's in the cards at all. His knockout loss in the first bout was concerning, but he's no slouch. He comes in with an almost identical. record to Lara, even after that loss

What Time is Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood?

The Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood PPV fight card will begin at 2 p.m. ET. Main event ringwalks will depend on how long the earlier fights go, but the estimated time is around 5 p.m. ET.

Lara vs Wood Tale of the Tape

Lara vs Wood Odds & Betting Info

All boxing odds, lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
- Lara: (-330)
- Wood: (+235)
- Draw: (+1600)

Method of Victory:
- Lara by KO/TKO: (-200)
- Lara by Points or Decision: (+950)
- Wood by KO/TKO: (+700)
- Wood by Points or Decision: (+430)

The oddsmakers clearly like Lara to come away with the victory once again in this rematch.
They also expect his power to be the most likely source of this outcome, with a Lara KO/TKO favored as the end result, according to the sportsbook.

Lara vs Wood Prediction & Best Bet

Lara is the favorite for good reason. He won the first fight with dominant power back in February, scoring the 7th-Round knockout.

Lara can't get complacent in the second match, though. Wood is 26-3 and a great fighter that can win the second bout if Lara isn't careful. Lara will look to gain victory again behind his knockout power, which has earned him his last four wins. He's also got a big age advantage over Wood. All of this is why I expect this second fight to finish the same way.

I predict Wood to last a bit longer and fight smarter, but the group round betting allows us to take a range of rounds where Lara can grab the victory and still get solid odds. So we will take Lara to win this one in the back half again.

Bet: Mauricio Lara To Win in Round 7 - 12 (+135)

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