Nick Ball (boxer)
{{short description|English boxer (born 1997)}}
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1997|02|28|df=y}}
|birth_place= Kirkby, Merseyside, England
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|nickname=Wrecking Ball
|weight=Featherweight
|height=5ft 2 in
|reach=65 in
|style=Orthodox
|total=23
|wins=22
|KO=13
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Nick Ball (born 28 February 1997) is an English professional boxer. He has held the WBA featherweight title since 2024.
Professional career
=Ball vs. Vargas=
{{Main|Rey Vargas vs. Nick Ball}}
Ball turned professional in 2017 and compiled a 19–0 record before facing WBC featherweight champion Rey Vargas on 8 March 2024.{{cite web|url=https://fightnews.com/vargas-dropped-twice-but-retains-title-with-draw/159460|title=Vargas dropped twice, retains WBC title with draw|date=8 March 2024 |publisher=Fightnews|access-date=2024-03-08}} The fight ended as a split draw with Vargas retaining his title.{{cite web|url=https://www.ringtv.com/665999-rey-vargas-nick-ball-fight-to-12-round-split-decision-draw-vargas-retains-wbc-title/|title=REY VARGAS, NICK BALL FIGHT TO 12-ROUND SPLIT DECISION DRAW; VARGAS RETAINS WBC TITLE|date=8 March 2024 |publisher=The Ring|access-date=2024-03-08}}{{Cite web |last=MCBRIDE |first=JOSEPH |date=2024-03-08 |title=WBC 'will order' rematch of draw Saudi crowd booed and left Frank Warren angry |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1875488/Frank-Warren-Nick-Ball-Rey-Vargas-WBC |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Express.co.uk |language=en}}
=Ball vs. Ford=
Ball challenged Raymond Ford for the WBA featherweight title on June 1, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball booked for Beterbiev-Bivol undercard |url=https://www.fightmag.com/raymond-ford-vs-nick-ball-booked-for-beterbiev-bivol-undercard/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=16 April 2024}} Ball defeated Ford by split decision (113-115, 115-113, 115-113) and won the title.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Nick Ball takes title by decision against Raymond Ford |url=https://www.fightmag.com/nick-ball-takes-title-by-decision-against-raymond-ford/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=1 June 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Sajad |first1=Kal |title=Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Nick Ball becomes world champion |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cqllz552j4po |access-date=1 June 2024 |work=BBC Sport |date=1 June 2024}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c79w3vqwg85o|title=Ball to cap 'dream year' with Liverpool world title defence|date=16 August 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=16 August 2024}} He won the fight in the 10th round, after Rios' corner threw in the towel.{{cite web|url=https://talksport.com/boxing/2115019/undefeated-world-champion-mini-mike-tyson-pummels-challenger-ropes/|title=Undefeated British world champion branded 'mini Mike Tyson' pummels challenger through the ropes and forces his corner to stop the fight|date=5 October 2024 |publisher=Talksport|accessdate=5 October 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2024/10/boxing-results-nick-ball-stops-ronny-rios/|title=Nick Ball Stops Ronny Rios|date=5 October 2024 |publisher=Boxing News 24|accessdate=5 October 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c7v6mpj4lr2o|title=World champion Ball punishes Rios in homecoming win|date=5 October 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=5 October 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/nick-ball-halts-gutsy-ronny-rios-retain-world-title--186300|title=Nick Ball halts the gutsy Ronny Rios to retain world title|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=5 October 2024}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/ckgn2k5d85no|title=World champion Ball to face Doheny in Liverpool|date=12 December 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=12 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/nick-ball-will-defend-his-featherweight-title-against-tj-doheny-on-march-15--200700|title=Nick Ball will defend his featherweight title against TJ Doheny on March 15|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=12 December 2024}} Ball won the fight by stoppage when Doheny's corner stopped the fight at the end of the 10th round.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/relentless-nick-ball-stops-brave-tj-doheny-in-liverpool--205908|title=Relentless Nick Ball stops brave TJ Doheny in Liverpool|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=15 March 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/nick-ball-breaks-down-tj-doheny-in-ten-to-retain-wba-featherweight-world-title|title=Nick Ball Breaks Down TJ Doheny In Ten, Retains WBA Featherweight World Title|publisher=The Ring|accessdate=16 March 2025}}
Professional boxing record
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|ko-wins=13
|dec-wins=9
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |{{nowrap|22–0–1}} |align=left|TJ Doheny |RTD |10 (12), {{small|3:00}} |15 Mar 2025 |align=left|{{small|M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA featherweight title}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |21–0–1 |align=left|Ronny Rios |TKO |10 (12), {{small|2:06}} |5 Oct 2024 |align=left|{{small|M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA featherweight title}} |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |20–0–1 |align=left|Raymond Ford |SD |12 |1 Jun 2024 |align=left|{{small|Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBA featherweight title}} |
| 20
|{{draw}}Draw |19–0–1 |align=left|Rey Vargas |SD |12 |align=left|{{small|Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia}} |align=left|{{small|For WBC featherweight title}} |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |align=left|Isaac Dogboe |UD |12 |18 Nov 2023 |align=left|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC Silver featherweight title}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |align=left|Ludumo Lamati |TKO |12 (12), {{small|2:15}} |27 May 2023 |align=left|{{small|SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC Silver featherweight title}} |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |align=left|Jesus Ramirez Rubio |TKO |1 (12), {{small|1:48}} |11 Nov 2022 |align=left|{{small|York Hall, London, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC Silver featherweight title}} |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |align=left|Nathanael Kakololo |TKO |12 (12), {{small|1:27}} |16 Jul 2022 |align=left|{{small|Copper Box Arena, London, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC Silver featherweight title}} |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |align=left|Isaac Lowe |TKO |6 (12), {{small|1:45}} |align=left|{{small|Wembley Stadium, London, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC Silver featherweight title}} |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |align=left|Piotr Gudel |TKO |1 (8), {{small|0:36}} |9 Oct 2021 |align=left|{{small|Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England}} |align=left| |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |align=left|Jerome Campbell |PTS |8 |31 July 2020 |align=left|{{small|BT Sport Studio, London, England}} |align=left| |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |align=left|Ivan Godor |RTD |1 (6), {{small|3:00}} |28 Feb 2020 |align=left|{{small|Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |align=left|Johnson Tellez |TKO |2 (4), {{small|2:45}} |18 Nov 2019 |align=left|{{small|Hilton Hotel, London, England}} |align=left| |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |align=left|Abdon Cesar |PTS |6 |21 Sep 2019 |align=left|{{small|Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |align=left|Michael Isaac Carrero |TKO |3 (6), {{small|0:43}} |4 May 2019 |align=left|{{small|Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Reynaldo Cajina |KO |2 (4), {{small|1:37}} |2 Mar 2019 |align=left|{{small|Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Joe Ducker |TKO |2 (6), {{small|1:55}} |27 Nov 2018 |align=left|{{small|Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Brian Phillips |TKO |2 (8), {{small|2:30}} |21 Jul 2018 |align=left|{{small|Greenbank Sports Academy, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Innocent Anyanwu |PTS |4 |2 Mar 2018 |align=left|{{small|Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England}} |align=left| |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Antonio Horvatic |PTS |4 |4 Nov 2017 |align=left|{{small|Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Luke Fash |PTS |4 |29 Sep 2017 |align=left|{{small|Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Jamie Quinn |PTS |4 |29 Jul 2017 |align=left|{{small|Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Dmitrijs Gutmans |PTS |4 |30 Jun 2017 |align=left|{{small|Fusion Nightclub, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Boxrec|id=801849}}
- [https://box.live/boxers/nick-ball/ Nick Ball - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
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Category:Boxers from Liverpool
Category:World featherweight boxing champions