Nick Ball gets ready to defend his featherweight world title against TJ Doheny. The fight will happen on March 15, 2024, at 2:30 PM Eastern time in the M&S; Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.
Ball, who's 27 years old and from Liverpool, has had quite a journey to get here. He started boxing when he was just 6 years old. After leaving school at 16, he worked as a plasterer with his dad before turning pro in 2017.
The young champ's first pro fight was against Dmitrijs Gutmans. Ball won that one by decision in four rounds. Since then, he's fought his way to the top, staying undefeated along the way.
Ball's aggressive style, which puts a lot of pressure on his opponents, has served him well. Earlier this year, on March 8, he fought Rey Vargas for the WBC Featherweight Title. That match ended in a draw.
But Ball didn't let that slow him down. Just a few months later, on June 1, he won the WBA Featherweight World Title. He beat Raymond Ford in a split decision, proving he's got what it takes to be a champion.
In his most recent fight, Ball showed off his power. He knocked out Ronny Rios in the tenth round, cementing his place as a force to be reckoned with in the featherweight division.
Now, as Ball prepares to face Doheny, he's making a name for himself in the boxing world. While he doesn't have any big sponsorship deals yet, his prize money from fights is adding up. By 2025, experts think he could be worth around $1.7 million.
The upcoming fight against Doheny is a big chance for Ball to show off his skills and defend his title. It's sure to be an action-packed match, with both fighters giving it their all.
