The dates and location have been set, as well as the prize distributions for Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan, know its purse, pay-outs, PPV share
The winner of Wood vs. Conlan will fight WBA’super’ featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz, who hasn’t defended his title since losing to Rafael Rivera in February 2019. We take a look at their career records, Fight Purse and Pay-outs of the match.
Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan Fight Purse, Payouts, PPV Bonus
In terms of prize splits, WBA champion Wood is entitled to 55 percent of the purse, or $825,000, while Conlan is entitled to the remaining 45 percent, or $675,000.
Player | PPV Share | Total Pay-out |
Leigh Wood | 55% | 825,000 dollars |
Michael Conlan | 45% | 675,000 dollars |
Career of Leigh Wood, Record And Stats
Since July 2021, British professional boxer Leigh Wood has held the WBA (Regular) featherweight belt. Wood holds an impressive record of 25 wins in 27 matches including 15 KO wins.
After knocking out Xu Can in the 12th round at Fight Camp in July, this will be Wood’s first defence of his WBA title.
Career of Michael Conlan, Record And Stats
Michael Conlan defeated TJ Doheny by unanimous decision to win the WBA ‘interim’ featherweight title in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Conlan holds an undefeated career with 16 wins in 16 games including 8 KO wins.
Conlan was designated the mandatory challenger for Wood’s title after the WBA pulled all interim belts from circulation at the end of August.
Tale of the Tape
Player | Leigh Wood | Michael Conlan |
Age | 29 | 30 |
Nationality | British | Irish |
Matches | 27 | 16 |
Wins | 25 | 16 |
KO Wins | 15 | 8 |
Loss | 2 | 0 |
Height | 67 inches | 68 inches |
Reach | 67 inches | 69 inches |
Stance | Orthodox | Ambidextrous |
Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan Fight Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, Tickets
The fight is scheduled to take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England on 12th March. The main event ringwalks are planned for 5:15 PM. ET / 10:15 PM GMT, with the main card beginning at 2:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM GMT.
Fans can purchase their tickets from here.
Full Fight Card
Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan; WBA ‘regular’ featherweight world title
Terri Harper vs. Yamila Belen Abellaneda; lightweight
Caoimhin Agyarko vs. Juan Carlos Rubio; middleweight
Gary Cully vs. Miguel Vazquez; lightweight
Sandy Ryan vs. Erica Farias; super lightweight
Thomas Whittaker-Hart vs. Simon Krebs; light heavyweight
Thomas Carty vs. Michael Boloz; heavyweight
Nico Leivars vs. Jose Hernandez; lightweight
Betting Odds And Prediction
According to the bookmakers, this is an extraordinarily difficult first defence for Wood, and it may possibly be his last one.
Conlan is a very accomplished fighter who needs to be more known among casual boxing fans in this nation, and he’ll be looking to make a statement on Saturday night by becoming the first 30-year-old world champion.
Jose Ramirez | 11/8 |
Draw | 20/1 |
Jose Pedraza | 4/7 |
When And Where to Watch: Live Stream And On TV Telecast
Except for Australia and New Zealand, the card will be broadcast live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the world.