Mauricio Lara stripped of WBA featherweight world title
The Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood rematch was hit by bizarre drama at Friday's weigh-in.to try and make the 126lbs featherweight limit.Because of the situation, Lara came in 3.9lbs heavier at 129.8lbsCredit: Mark Robinson/MatchroomAs such, they ruled that he would not be able to come in any lighter than 128.5lbs.
However it was initially unclear if Lara would lose his WBA featherweight belt by default as he argued that he was not allowed the opportunity to make the 126lbs limit.More in BoxingThe WBA's statement read: "Mauricio Lara lost the World Boxing Association featherweight belt after not being able to make weight today. However, Leigh Wood will be able to opt for the title."
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