Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 Odds, Predictions & How to Watch

By Dylan Bowker in Boxing
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- Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 goes Saturday, May 27th at 2 PM EST
- Lara is the favorite in this sequel clash
- Check out the Lara vs Wood 2 odds, analysis, and predictions, below
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 goes down at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, and broadcasts on DAZN. The former is favored over the latter in the Lara vs Wood 2 betting odds, priced at -265.
Let’s analyze the Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 odds as we provide our best bet for this bout.
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 Odds
Fighter | Odds |
---|---|
Mauricio Lara | -265 |
Leigh Wood | +200 |
Lara is a favorite in the boxing odds at -265, meaning the boxer has 72.6% implied win probability.
This bout is for the WBA world featherweight title with Lara and Wood assuming the champion and challenger roles. respectively.
Odds as of May 24th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Browse the top US betting sites for Lara vs Wood 2.
Mauricio Lara’s Betting Outlook vs Wood
Lara stopped Wood in their first contest in February and looks to go 2-0 over his in-ring adversary this weekend.
Following the seventh-round stoppage in their initial fight, Lara has stated that he wants to garner the stoppage victory even quicker this time out.

‘Bronco’ proved once again why he is regarded by many as the hardest punching 126-pounder in the sport today.
Wood enacted his match clause and ‘Leigh-thal’ will be getting his desired shot at redemption in a quick turnaround effort.
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 Recent Fights
Leigh Wood, win via TKO | Fight 1 | Mauricio Lara, loss via TKO |
Jose Sanmartin, win via KO | Fight 2 | Michael Conlan, win via TKO |
Emilio Sanchez, win via KO | Fight 3 | Can Xu, win via TKO |
Josh Warrington, Technical Draw | Fight 4 | Reece Mould, win via TKO |
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Josh Warrington seemingly awaits the winner of this contest and is someone who has a level of rivalry with both men here.
This would present another big money fight beyond this sophomore affair between Lara and Wood. But all eyes are on Saturday night at this juncture.
Leigh Wood’s Betting Outlook vs Lara
Wood boxed soundly in the early goings of the fight despite the eventual outcome not favoring him. In this immediate rematch, he looks to sustain those positive earlier efforts through the entirety of the bout to tie up the series with Lara.
Leigh Wood has shown his ability to shock the boxing world and come back from adversity in the two previous outings he had before encountering Lara. Can he do so once more in the coming days?

Both have an identical reach, height, and stance but at the same time very different stylistic proclivities.
Lara’s power as mentioned is a big variable for him whereas the fight IQ and sustained approach over the long haul are more within Wood’s wheelhouse.
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 Tale of the Tape
26-2-1 | Record | 26-3 |
19 | Knockouts | 16 |
5’7 | Height | 5’7 |
67″ | Reach | 67″ |
Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 Prediction
This prizefight is scheduled for twelve rounds and I do not see this one being determined by the verdict of the ringside judges.
Ultimately, I think there is good value in prop bets centered on Lara winning via TKO or KO and Lara winning between rounds 4-6.
Pick: Mauricio Lara (-265)
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A part-time writer and full-time broadcaster, Dylan has hosted MMA talk shows Lights Out and Pure Fight Radio with featured guests like Jens Pulver, Roy Nelson, Miesha Tate, and covered some of the biggest MMA promotions like Rumble in the Cage, Unified MMA, and King of the Cage.