What was meant to be a celebratory homecoming for former WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball unraveled into a sobering night in Liverpool, as Brandon Figueroa handed the Liverpudlian the first defeat of his professional career.
LIVERPOOL, England — Brandon Figueroa wasted no time talking unification after delivering a dramatic, final-round knockout of Nick Ball to capture the WBA featherweight title Saturday night.
On February 7, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa headlined a Queensberry Promotions card, live on DAZN. Ball was defending his WBA featherweight title and was the red-hot favourite to successfully defend it.
You can’t call them phone booth fights anymore. So, substitute a fight on a postage stamp to delight boxing fans, with Brandon Figueroa scoring the upset victory in Liverpool to bring a championship belt home to Welasco, Texas.
Brandon Figueroa traveled all the way to Liverpool to win the WBA featherweight title by knocking out Nick Ball in the final round of their fight live on DAZN.
Brandon Figueroa stopped Nick Ball in the 12th round to secure the latter’s WBA featherweight title, as you can see how the fight played out live. Since his title win over Raymond Ford in Riyadh in 2024, Ball had been on an impressive run.
Welcome to the live results update for Nick Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) vs. Brandon Figueroa (26-2-1, 19 KOs)! Their bout headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.
Liverpool's own Nick Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) will return to action tonight as he takes on former two-division world champion Brandon Figueroa (26-2-1, 19 KOs).
WBA super featherweight champion Nick Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) returns to Liverpool to attempt his fourth title defense against Brandon Figueroa (26-2-1, 19 KOs).
Nick Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) will soon put his WBA featherweight world title at stake against Brandon Figueroa (26-2-1, 19 KOs). Their bout headlines a Queensberry Promotions card at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.
The featherweight showdown between Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa is one of those fights that is a must-see contest on Saturday night. Ball (23-0-1, 13 KO’s) has quickly built a reputation as one of the most aggressive and physically imposing fighters in the featherweight division.
Boxing keeps rolling. Fresh off a statement night where Shakur Stevenson put on a clinic against Teofimo Lopez, the sport barely takes a breath before the next one steps up.
On February 7, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa headlines a Queensberry Promotions card live on DAZN. They will clash for Ball’s WBA featherweight title.
Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight title against former two-division champion Brandon Figueroa on February 7, as we preview this fight. The homecoming defense marks the fourth time Ball has put his title on the line.
Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball has been a fight spoken of, which would see Inoue move up in weight to challenge the Liverpudlian. The Japanese fighter was last seen in action on December 27, 2025, defeating David Picasso by unanimous decision.
After going 2-0 in 2025, Nick Ball has his first title defense of 2026 scheduled. Ball, 28, prepares for his fourth defense of the WBA featherweight title after surviving his first full year as a champion.
Nick Ball is targeting Naoya Inoue following his win over Sam Goodman, as we look at how the fight could play out. Inoue is an explosive counter-puncher with a 90% knockout rate, while Ball is a relentless, pressure-fighting brawler.
Nick Ball defeated Sam Goodman to remain the WBA Featherweight Champion, raising question marks over his next steps. Ball’s win took his record to 22-0-1, which was his third consecutive win.
Nick Ball spared Britain from heartbreak with his victory over Australian Sam Goodman. Nick Ball was Britain’s only reigning world champion going into his fight with Sam Goodman, and he has kept the faith as he handed the Aussie his first defeat.
Nick Ball‘s upcoming opponent had a fight with Naoya Inoue swept from beneath his feet. On Saturday night, ‘The Wrecking Ball’ will put his WBA featherweight title on the line against Sam Goodman inside the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Reigning WBA World Featherweight champion Nick Ball will be looking for his third consecutive title defense on August 16th when he takes on Sam Goodman.
Nick Ball successfully defended his WBA featherweight world championship after forcing TJ Doheny out of their highly anticipated title fight at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
Frank Warren is an English boxing manager, promoter and the founder of Queensberry Promotions. He has promoted and managed world champions like Tyson Fury, Nigel Benn, Steve Collins and Chris Eubank among others.
WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball (21-0-1, 12 KOs) will have another hometown title defense on Saturday as he faces veteran TJ Doheny (26-5, 20 KOs) live from the Echo Arena in Liverpool, UK.
Nick Ball has a promising future in boxing. Born on 28 February 1997, Ball has remained active in the sport and currently he holds the WBA featherweight title.