Mauricio Lara will return on February 16th after his defeat to Wood

ESPN journalist Salvador Rodriguez reports that former WBA super featherweight champion Mauricio Lara will return to the ring on February 16th.

This will be Lara's first fight since his defeat to Leigh Wood in May 2023, where the British fighter won by unanimous decision. 

The bout will take place on the undercard of the Adrian Curiel and Sivenate Nontshinga fight. It is reported that Lara's opponent will be his fellow Mexican, Daniel Lugo.