Nick Ball (boxer)

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Nick Ball
Born (1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 (age 27)
Kirkby, Merseyside, England
Other namesWrecking Ball
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins21
Wins by KO12
Draws1

Nick Ball (born 28 February 1997) is an English professional boxer. He has held the WBA Featherweight title since June 2024.

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Professional career

Ball vs. Vargas

Ball turned professional in 2017 and compiled a 19–0 record before facing WBC featherweight champion Rey Vargas on 8 March 2024. [1] The fight ended as a split draw with Vargas retaining his title. [2] [3]

Ball vs. Ford

Ball challenged Raymond Ford for the WBA featherweight title on June 1, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [4] Ball defeated Ford by split decision (113-115, 115-113, 115-113) and won the title. [5] [6]

Ball vs. Rios

Ball made the first defence of his world title against Ronny Rios at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on 5 October 2024. [7] He won the fight in the 10th round, after Rios' corner threw in the towel. [8] [9] [10] [11]

Ball vs. Doheny

On 12 December 2024, it was announced that Ball would make the second defense of his title against TJ Doheny at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on 15 March 2025. [12] [13]

Professional boxing record

22 fights21 wins0 losses
By knockout120
By decision90
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Win21–0–1 Ronny Rios TKO10 (12)5 Oct 2024 M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, EnglandRetained WBA featherweight title
21Win20–0–1 Raymond Ford SD121 Jun 2024Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaWon WBA featherweight title
20Draw19–0–1 Rey Vargas SD12 8 Mar 2024 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFor WBC featherweight title
19Win19–0 Isaac Dogboe UD1218 Nov 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandRetained WBC Silver featherweight title
18Win18–0 Ludumo Lamati TKO12 (12), 2:1527 May 2023 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained WBC Silver featherweight title
17Win17–0Jesus Ramirez RubioTKO1 (12), 1:4811 Nov 2022 York Hall, London, EnglandRetained WBC Silver featherweight title
16Win16–0Nathanael KakololoTKO12 (12), 1:2716 Jul 2022 Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandRetained WBC Silver featherweight title
15Win15–0 Isaac Lowe TKO6 (12), 1:45 23 Apr 2022 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandWon vacant WBC Silver featherweight title
14Win14–0Piotr GudelTKO1 (8), 0:369 Oct 2021 Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England
13Win13–0Jerome CampbellPTS831 July 2020BT Sport Studio, London, England
12Win12–0Ivan GodorRTD1 (6), 3:0028 Feb 2020Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, England
11Win11–0Johnson TellezTKO2 (4), 2:4518 Nov 2019 Hilton Hotel, London, England
10Win10–0Abdon CesarPTS621 Sep 2019 Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England
9Win9–0Michael Isaac CarreroTKO3 (6), 0:434 May 2019Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England
8Win8–0Reynaldo CajinaKO2 (4), 1:372 Mar 2019Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England
7Win7–0Joe DuckerTKO2 (6), 1:5527 Nov 2018 Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, England
6Win6–0Brian PhillipsTKO2 (8), 2:3021 July 2018Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, EnglandPhillips corner threw in the towel.
5Win5–0Innocent AnyanwuPTS42 Mar 2018Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
4Win4–0Antonio HorvaticPTS44 Nov 2017Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
3Win3–0Luke FashPTS429 Sep 2017Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
2Win2–0Jamie QuinnPTS429 Jul 2017Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
1Win1–0Dmitrijs GutmansPTS430 Jun 2017Fusion Nightclub, Liverpool, England

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References

  1. ↑ "Vargas dropped twice, retains WBC title with draw". Fightnews. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  2. ↑ "REY VARGAS, NICK BALL FIGHT TO 12-ROUND SPLIT DECISION DRAW; VARGAS RETAINS WBC TITLE". The Ring. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  3. ↑ MCBRIDE, JOSEPH (2024-03-08). "WBC 'will order' rematch of draw Saudi crowd booed and left Frank Warren angry". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  4. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (16 April 2024). "Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball booked for Beterbiev-Bivol undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  5. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (1 June 2024). "Nick Ball takes title by decision against Raymond Ford". FIGHTMAG.
  6. ↑ Sajad, Kal (1 June 2024). "Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Nick Ball becomes world champion". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Ball to cap 'dream year' with Liverpool world title defence". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "Undefeated British world champion branded 'mini Mike Tyson' pummels challenger through the ropes and forces his corner to stop the fight". Talksport. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Nick Ball Stops Ronny Rios". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  10. ↑ "World champion Ball punishes Rios in homecoming win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  11. ↑ "Nick Ball halts the gutsy Ronny Rios to retain world title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  12. ↑ "World champion Ball to face Doheny in Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  13. ↑ "Nick Ball will defend his featherweight title against TJ Doheny on March 15". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Lerato Dlamini 		WBC Silver featherweight champion
April 23, 2022 – 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Ruben Villa
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA featherweight champion
1 June 2024 – present		Incumbent
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