Nick Ball (boxer)

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Nick Ball
Born (1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 (age 28)
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 fights24
Wins23
Wins by KO13
Draws1

Nick Ball (born 28 February 1997) is an English professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title since 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] Ball won the fight by stoppage when Doheny's corner stopped the fight at the end of the 10th round. [14] [15]

Ball vs. Goodman

Ball was scheduled to make the third defence of his title against Australian boxer Sam Goodman, on 16 August 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [16] Ball won by unanimous decision as the judges scored the contest 118–110, 117–111 and 115–113. [17]

Professional boxing record

24 fights23 wins0 losses
By knockout130
By decision100
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win23–0–1 Sam Goodman UD1216 Aug 2025anb Arena, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaRetained WBA featherweight title
23Win22–0–1 TJ Doheny RTD10 (12), 3:0015 Mar 2025M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, EnglandRetained WBA featherweight title
22Win21–0–1 Ronny Rios TKO10 (12), 2:065 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 Jul 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 Jul 2018Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England
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

See also

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. 16 August 2024. 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. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  9. "Nick Ball Stops Ronny Rios". Boxing News 24. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  10. "World champion Ball punishes Rios in homecoming win". BBC Sport. 5 October 2024. 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. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  13. "Nick Ball will defend his featherweight title against TJ Doheny on March 15". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  14. "Relentless Nick Ball stops brave TJ Doheny in Liverpool". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  15. "Nick Ball Breaks Down TJ Doheny In Ten, Retains WBA Featherweight World Title". The Ring. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
  16. "Nick Ball VS Sam Goodman | ANB Arena, Riyadh, SA". RingMagazine.com. 2025-08-16. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  17. "Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Briton Nick Ball battles past Sam Goodman to retain world title". BBC Sport. 2025-08-16. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
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