Leigh Wood Upsets WBA Champ ‘Monster’ Can Xu By KO!

Leigh Wooden dominates Can Xu in upset knockout win

In his newest in-ring effort, Common WBA World featherweight champion Can “Monster” Xu (18-3, 3 KO’s) suffered a shocking upset. Within the largest battle of his profession, Leigh “Leigh-thal” Wooden (23-2, 15 KO’s) stepped up and dominated Xu en path to a twelfth spherical knockout victory. It could have been the Monster’s third protection of his title which he first gained over Jesus Rojas on January 26, 2019. The bout in opposition to Wooden was additionally Xu’s first prizefight in almost two full years.

The victory will little doubt catapult Leigh-thal, who was just one bout faraway from his newest loss, right into a significantly better place in his profession. Even earlier than the current win, Wooden entered the bout ranked #12 (WBA) and #13 (IBF). There is no such thing as a doubt that he’ll elevate from these standings. The upset is a little more impactful because of the bout being moved to the principle occasion. Initially Conor Benn was slated to face Adrian Granados within the function bout. Nonetheless, Xu and Wooden received ran into the principle slot when Benn withdrew after contracting COVID-19.

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The battle began with a high-paced, aggressive nature. Xu and Wooden equally attacked the pinnacle and physique whereas working behind tight, competent defensive guards. But, Wooden very nicely might have stolen the shut second interval with a nasty proper uppercut that yanked the champion’s head again. Leigh-thal would additionally get pleasure from the very best photographs of the third. As soon as once more he pierced Xu’s jaw with the sharp uppercut. This time nevertheless, he additionally cracked the Monster within the head with a quantity crunching hooks. Little modified within the fourth besides now Xu’s nostril was often bleeding.

Because the battle wore on, Wooden would lose a little bit of velocity on his punches, however he was nonetheless urgent the motion. He had adopted a pesky punch, jab or uppercut any physique half accessible fashion of engagement. Wooden continuously was jabbing Monster’s arms, face or ribs. Even worse, his trusty head-whipping uppercut by no means stopped making appearances. Xu was unable to match his accuracy or output.

Simply as Xu was seeking to probably mount a late battle rally, Wooden dropped him with a good proper hook. The champion made it to his ft however was overwhelmed a short while later. Feeling he was not responding whereas being bludgeoned on the ropes, referee Marcus McDonnell hopped in to halt the competition. This was a superb win for Wooden on a really huge stage.

By: Bakari Simpson

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