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“Lara Owns That Fraud”: Boxing World Erupts as Mauricio Lara and Josh Warrington Clash Ringside

Published 02/19/2023, 6:30 AM EST

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Boxing never fails to entertain fans. Outside the ring drama between the boxers is as exciting and entertaining as fights inside the ring. The relationship between the two boxers ahead of their fight fuels the passion for brutal boxing inside the ring. Recently, Mauricio Lara became the WBA featherweight champion after his win against Leigh Wood via a seventh-round stoppage. After the fight, fans thought it was time to leave, but Lara and the British boxer Josh Warrington had something else on their mind for the fans.

Lara and Warrington clashed ringside after the Mexican’s win. The duo has a love-hate relationship that goes way back. Seeing these two fighters argue, ringside fans could not hold themselves back.

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All about the ringside drama

Michael Benson from TalkSport shared a video on his Twitter handle, of the verbal argument between Lara and Warrington. Josh Warrington claims that Lara spat on him, which led to the altercation. Both boxers can be seen being held back from getting to each other.

The tale of Lara and Warrington goes back to 2021 when both the boxers fought each other in the first fight, which took place in February. Lara won the bout via a ninth-round knockout. After the loss to Lara, Warrington sought revenge, but he faced disappointment when they met again in the ring in September. In the second fight, ‘Bronco Lara’ incurred a cut above his eye, leading to a technical draw between the boxers.

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The former IBF lightweight champion, Josh Warrington, lost his last bout against Luis Alberto Lopez via majority decision. He ended up losing his title to Lopez. However, Warrington and Lara have shown their desire for a third fight between the two to end their rivalry and settle it once and for all.

The boxing world reacts

I Feel Qatari thinks Eddie Hearn will make Mauricio Lara fight Warrington several times.

Jay called Warrington a ‘fraud’.

Leon Bunn mocked Warrington for standing behind bouncers and shouting at Lara who already beat him.

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FRG thinks that Warrington should focus more on winning a fight.

As much as would like the belt to be in the UK, he believes that Lara wins 9 out of 10 times against Warrington.

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Cyncere is sure that Warrington will lose if he fights for the third time against Mauricio Lara.

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The ringside argument depicts how eager Lara and Warrington are to get back in the ring with each other for the third time. Suppose they meet in the ring. Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments.

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Agrim Sharma

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. Having an Economics background did not deviate him from finding his passion for writing. With two years of professional content writing experience, he learned that the best way to channel his love for the sport of boxing is by writing.
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Shibu Immanuel