Osh Warrington The eagerly awaited rematch with Mauricio Lara ended in a short technical draw Leeds On Saturday night.
After a wonderful opening half-round, Laura left a terrible wound above her left eye in an accidental head collision.
The Mexican received treatment in his corner after the second round, but was deemed unsuitable for the circus doctor to continue the game. Referee Steve Gray waved goodbye to the game.
As fewer than four rounds were completed, the game was ruled as a technical draw.
More than 20,000 fans attended the unforgettable evening cheering home favorite Warrington team at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. It was a very anti-climatic ending.
The former IBF lightweight champion hopes to avenge his shocking first loss in his career against Laura, who was little known before in London in February-a result that has become one of the biggest losses in British boxing in recent years.
“I was completely destroyed,” Warrington said on DAZN after the fighting stopped.
“All these people who have paid their hard-earned money hope to see me being redeemed tonight.
“These things happened. This is the first time such a serious matter. I thought I opened him with a punch in the first round.
“I am completely out of breath.”
