Nick Ball and Sam Goodman are getting ready for a big fight this Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two undefeated fighters will face off for the WBA Featherweight World Championship as part of the Esports World Cup event.
Ball, the current champion, will defend his title for the second time. He's got a record of 22 wins, no losses, and one draw. Goodman, moving up from super bantamweight, brings a perfect 20-0 record to the ring.
This fight marks a big jump in earnings for both boxers. Ball's expected to make $1.2 million, his first seven-figure payday. That's a big step up from his previous fights. For example, he earned $500,000 against TJ Doheny and only $50,000 each for his bouts with Nathanael Kakololo and Isaac Lowe.
Goodman's set to pocket $500,000, more than doubling his biggest payday to date. His previous best was $200,000 for beating Cesar Vaca by unanimous decision in Sydney this May.
"It's a big chance for Goodman to climb to the top and start to take control of his division,"said a source close to the fighter.
Ball's team sees things differently. They feel he's more settled as world champion now and a win here could lead to even bigger paydays down the road.
One thing's for sure - someone's '0' has got to go. Both fighters are undefeated, so unless there's a draw, one of them will taste defeat for the first time in their pro career.
The co-main event features a heavyweight clash between Moser Itauma and Dillian Whyte, adding even more excitement to the card.
This fight gives Goodman a shot at the big time after missing out on a potential million-dollar payday against Naoya Inoue at super bantamweight. For Ball, it's a chance to cement his status as one of the top featherweights in the world.
With both fighters hungry for victory and a lot on the line, fans can expect an action-packed night of boxing in Riyadh this Saturday.
