In February 2023, after losing major fight to Mauricio Lara, Leigh Wood made strong comeback and defeat Mauricio Lara in a re-match. The fight generate good revenue from the pay-per-view buys. Leigh Wood later come head to head with Josh Warrington defeat him for the "WBA World Featherweight title". Based on reported he made more than $2 million from the fights.
"Leigh Wood purse for the upcoming fight Anthony Cacace reported there will be share of £300k for Wood and his overall earnings can rise to £1.5 million including ppv revenue share if ppv buy rate higher than 700k sales on fight day".
Leigh Wood is hopeful to retain the winning streak which he began after winning back to back two fights from Josh Warrington and Mauricio Lara. Anthony Cacace is totally different opponent compare to past opponents Leigh Wood face in his past fights. Cacace shock boxing fans with his win over top opponents like Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington.