Wood ‘not sure’ on retirement yetpublished at 23:16 GMT 21 February
23:16 GMT 21 February
Wood beats Warrington by unanimous decision
Leigh Wood, speaking to DAZN: “My body felt good. Mentally, I felt good. Physically, I felt good. Little bit more nervous going in because I’ve had a long time out the ring but…I know what you’re hinting at.
“I’m not too sure yet. I’m not going to make a decision on the spot. But what a fight to finish on if it is the last one.”
A fight at the City Ground next? “If it’s the right person, it’s something I’d probably struggle to turn down. The main thing tonight was to inspire the next generation. I was up in these stands watching Carl Froch and it inspired me. I looked round and thought one day I want to sell out this place.
“Hopefully there are other fighters that feel the same way. If I’ve inspired one or two fighters, I’ve done the job I wanted to do.”
Wood also had a quick chat with BBC Radio 5 Live:
“It’s getting harder and harder to be away from my kids. They sacrifice as much as me. Credit to Josh. What a tough guy. I never really expected it to go past four rounds. I wasn’t nailing him with some of the shots I thought I would, some are getting through – but he’s a tough guy.”
Is it the City Ground fight you want?
“Possibly. Or even back here if it was the right fight. I’m not fighting any young killers. I’m not coming out to get flattened out in front of my own crowd. But even if I don’t have to and that was my last fight, I’d be happy to call it a day. We’ll see. I’ll go away and think about it. I won’t make any rash decisions straight away, I’m still full of adrenaline.”
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