The all-action Nick Ball will defend his WBA featherweight title in opposition to Eire’s TJ Doheny on the M&S Financial institution Area in Liverpool on March 15, it was introduced at the moment.
The 27-year-old Ball, who hails from Liverpool, is unbeaten in 22 professional fights and the one blemish on his report so far is a draw in opposition to Rey Vargas in March. Since then, he has crushed Ray Ford, which delivered him his present belt, and likewise Ronny Rios, whom he stopped in 10 rounds.
For Doheny, in the meantime, this title shot in opposition to Ball represents a transfer up in weight. Final day out, when down at tremendous bantamweight, he was stopped inside seven rounds by Naoya Inoue. Now 38, Doheny, 26-5 (20), seemingly is aware of this his last shot at world title glory.
Given their respective types, the featherweight conflict between Ball and Doheny may very well be an thrilling one.
