Since his defeat, he has shared a video call with unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and texts with the likes of former champion jockey AP McCoy, and Leeds United players past and present. The last fight of Mauricio Lara took place on December 4, 2020 against Sergio Puente. Josh Warrington KO'd by unknown underdog Mauricio Lara in huge shock. I'm not prepared to do that as the sport is hard. Josh Warrington had received a warning from Eddie Hearn before his knockout loss to Mauricio Lara. Respect to Lara for alerting the medics to check on our man. The Leeds fighter says he would beat Lara "99 times out of 100" and that a second defeat could prompt retirement. Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara, Featherweight Contest. Brush yourself down josh and come back a lose doesn’t define you! Warrington has relinquished his IBF world title and chosen to fight Mauricio Lara, an obscure Mexican, behind closed doors at Wembley Arena. Mauricio Lara goes on the attack. But the only reason I can see Warrington losing that is through complacency. The British featherweight was left with a fractured jaw, perforated ear drum and damaged shoulder after a shock defeat to the Mexican on 14 February. Josh Warrington admits he underestimated Mauricio Lara, wants a rematch . Josh Warrington KO'd by unknown underdog Mauricio Lara in huge shock. But he was concussed. Never recovered and wasn’t doing a thing but taking more damage! #WarringtonLara, Pretty sure I heard the corner say "his eyes look glazed" right in front of Josh and he just sat there and didn't say anything. After the defeat Warrington made the journey from a London hospital to Leeds so he could be home for his twin daughters' third birthday in the early hours of the morning. Boxer Mauricio «Bronco» Lara. "When I walk to the arena normally, the heat and adrenaline hit you," added Warrington. Mauricio Lara is a young Mexican boxer who is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in the ring. ‘The Leeds Warrior’ has promised to chase the other champions in the division if he gets past Lara. Styles make fights, Lara looked seriously heavy handed and how Josh recovered and won rounds after that 4th il never know. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. It indicates the ability to send an email. Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing. By Garry Doyle Saturday 13 Feb 2021, 11:40 PM. Josh Warrington returns to the ring this evening after 16 months out when he faces Mexican Mauricio Lara over 12 rounds at Wembley Arena. Mauricio Lara comes out of nowhere to stunningly stop Josh Warrington in a huge upset UNHERALDED Mexican Mauricio Lara sensationally stopped Josh … Total fights: 25; Wins: 22; Wins by KO: 15; Losses: 2; Losses by KO: 1; Draws: 0; No contests: 1; A pro debut. I need to know I can get over this hurdle. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. "I'm on the sofa all bumped, bruised and battered and they said 'hello' but didn't come jumping on me like normal. Warrington had suffered the first loss of his pro career, and Mauricio Lara became a bona fide featherweight contender, just like that. Josh Warrington was knocked out in the ninth round of his fight with unheralded Mexican Mauricio Lara in a stunning upset at Wembley Arena on Saturday night. But Lara at 22 years old, what a win, Just said on air on @DAZNBoxing how Warrington fought on after the 4th was so brave. Amazing sportsmanship from Lara. By then, Warrington expects his shoulder damage to heal without surgery, though he may need the same routine elbow operation he has had several times before in order to clean up an ongoing niggle. The greatest sport of all. The boxer has been in the headlines recently after he knocked out the former champion Josh Warrington. 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