Josh Warrington wants ‘revenge’ against Mauricio Lara in homecoming fight
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- 19 July 2021
Warrington was beaten by the Mexican earlier this year - the first defeat of his professional career.
Josh Warrington wants "revenge" when he faces Mauricio Lara in a rematch later this year in his home town of Leeds.
Warrington lost to the Mexican in February in a surprise knockout defeat at The SSE Arena, Wembley.
The 30-year-old was almost stopped in the fourth round by Lara (22-2, 15 KOs) before he was sent crashing to the canvas again in the ninth round to lose his undefeated record.
Warrington will get the chance to avenge that loss on September 4 at Emerald Headingley Stadium - the home of the Leeds Rhinos - on a card which will also feature a co-main event with Katie Taylor.
Boxing is Back!20,000 at Headingley Stadium for the fight of @J_Warrington career September 4!Undisputed champion @KatieTaylor returns and @BOXERMAXIHUGHES continues the fairytale against Mexico's most recent upsetter Straffon & more all exclusively live only on @daznboxing 🇬🇧 🌎 pic.twitter.com/dpZESvQCIh — Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) July 14, 2021
The undisputed lightweight world champion from Ireland will put all her belts on the line against IBF mandatory challenger Jennifer Han.
Warrington is 8/13 to win while Han is a huge 14/1 to upset the odds against Taylor.
"It's been an up and down period, time for reflection and to reassess myself," said Warrington.
"I've watched the first fight a dozen times, I'm mentally and physically prepared for Mauricio. It won't be the same result, I want revenge.
"It's going to be a huge event in Leeds, I can't wait to get back in there and rewrite the script. It's nothing personal, just business. September 4th we get back on track to the top."
