Lee Wood vs Josh Warrington: Tensions calmed at the press conference between the two arch rivals

Lee Wood says he “doesn’t want an easy night” against Josh Warrington when the former featherweight world champion renews his contest in Nottingham on Saturday.

The pair will compete in a rematch at Motorpoint Arena, more than two years after their exciting first fight ended in a knockout over Wood.

Despite a lot of hostility and hostility going on in the build-up, Thursday’s press conference was cordial, with both men completely focused.

“I don’t think it’s going to be easy,” said Wood, 37. “I don’t expect it to be easy and I don’t want it to be easy.”

“I actually feel better when I go through this stage and then get the win.”

He holds a record of 28 victories and four defeats, of which 17 victories came by knockout.

Nottingham-born Wood, who has gained a reputation in recent years for his heavy hands and constant threat in the ring, insisted he was not underestimating Warrington either.

His victory over the 35-year-old in October 2023 remains one of the most memorable British fights in recent years.

Warrington appeared to be outpacing his Sheffield opponents with his work rate and pressure, before Wood unleashed a powerful right hand in the seventh round to force a stunning stoppage.

Leeds-born Warrington described that strike as “wonderful” but promised to make the necessary adjustments this time to change the result.

“I can’t see what it would do to me differently,” he said.