"If it wasn’t for boxing, Eddie Hearn, DAZN, Brendan Ingle, my mum I’d probably be locked up or dead."

Warrington was beaten by the Mexican earlier this year - the first defeat of his professional career.

Warrington is looking to avenge his only defeat and return to world level against the likes of featherweight superstar Emanuel Navarrete.

"It's sad to see him go out like that but like I say, he's achieved so much in the sport he won't be remembered just for that fight."

Mexican Lara floored Warrington in round four before winning in the ninth round.

"The obvious question is, 'you got caught cold?'. I certainly did, and it's dangerous to overlook anybody in this game."

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The defeat leaves Warrington’s hopes of facing one of the world’s top featherweights this summer in ruins.

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The Leeds Warrior will return to the ring for the first time since 2019 and in doing so, it marks the first of a new three-fight deal with Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.

Warrington doesn't want another 'snoozefest' against Galahad and instead wants to target the big names in the division, something Hearn has backed despite promoting both of them.

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