After over a year of inactivity and vacating his world (IBF) title, now former world champion, but still undefeated, Josh Warrington (30W-1L-0D) returned to the ring this February and faced a relatively unknown 22-year-old prospect from Mexico, Mauricio Lara (22W-2L-0D). Lara TKO'd Warrington in the 9th round. The fight could have been stopped in the first couple of rounds after a hard knockdown, but the referee decided to allow the bout to continue. Josh probably took much more damage that night than he should have, but such is the heart and determination of a champion. This September they lock horns again, and Josh will be looking to avenge the loss. Mauricio, on the other hand, will do his best to show that it was skill and power that brought him his February victory, and not luck.