Nick Ball Beats Sam Goodman To Retain WBA Featherweight Title

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Aug 16, 2025 5:59 PM ET

Nick Ball defeated Sam Goodman to retain his WBA Featherweight Title, as you can see how the fight played out.

Ball defended his WBA Featherweight Title, with a 20-1 record that included 12 KOs. He arrived into the fight with a victory against TJ Doheny, the second defense of his belt since beating Raymond Ford. His first defense was a stoppage win over Ronny Rios. Meanwhile, Goodman was undefeated with a 20-0 record. Goodman had boxed mostly at super bantamweight, although Ball is not the biggest boxers. Goodman has good lateral movement, as he boxes opposite to Ball’s front foot style. However, Goodman was unable to dethrone the champion. Here is how the fight played out.

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Nick Ball Vs. Sam Goodman Round 1: Goodman came out looking like the bigger man despite moving up a weight class! He started strong with his jab and a powerful right hand, but Ball came back with a left hook and some sharp right hands of his own. This round is an absolute…
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Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman Round 3: Goodman starts strong with a slick combo, but Ball's overhand right sends his mouthguard flying! Ball keeps finding that same right hand, landing it again and again. Goodman is staying elusive with his footwork, making Ball miss, and he just…
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Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman Round 5: Ball is turning up the heat! He just threw an uppercut AND a flying kick, sending Goodman into the ropes and taking total control of the ring. Goodman is just trying to survive these last few seconds and avoid the wrecking ball that is Nick…
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Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman Round 7: Ball opens the second half with a fierce combo! Goodman lands a stiff jab but gets caught in a Ball flurry. It looks like Goodman is staying in the pocket too long, letting Ball get his shots off. Ball keeps landing shots on the inside,…
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