Nick 'Wrecking Ball' Ball will defend his WBC featherweight world title against unbeaten Australian challenger Sam 'The Ghost' Goodman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight will take place on Saturday, August 16, at the ANB Arena.
Ball, the British champion with a record of 22 wins, no losses, and one draw, has successfully defended his title twice. He's beaten notable opponents like Raymond Ford, Ronny Rios, and TJ Doheny. The champion arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for the grand arrival event.
Goodman, a former super bantamweight contender, brings a perfect record of 20 wins with 8 knockouts to the ring. He's considered one of Australia's strongest boxing prospects.
The title bout is part of the Esports World Cup Fight Week, adding extra excitement to the event. U.S. viewers can watch the fight on DAZN as a pay-per-view event. The price is set at $49.99, with a 20% discount for annual plan subscribers. Fans can tune in on smart TVs, web browsers, consoles, or mobile devices.
Ball doesn't believe in studying his opponents. He said:
"Whatever the plan is, I'm going to impose it."
Goodman, on the other hand, expressed his determination:
"I'm going to go through with it. This is my dream and I'm going to fulfill it."
The clash between these two undefeated fighters promises to be an action-packed event. Ball's aggressive style, which has earned him 13 knockouts, will be put to the test against Goodman's skills and ambition.
As the fight night approaches, boxing fans around the world are eager to see if Ball can maintain his championship reign or if Goodman will bring the title back to Australia.
