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.