WBA Featherweight rumors, news

WBA Featherweight news, rumors

  • • Espinoza-Figueroa WBO/WBA Featherweight Unification Buzz
    One of the hottest matchups to which boxing fans can look forward, after this weekend’s Japanese mega-fight between The post Espinoza-Figueroa WBO/WBA Featherweight Unification Buzz appeared first on FightNews....2026
  • Gervonta Davis vs Jesus Cuellar: When Tank arrived
    • Gervonta Davis vs Jesus Cuellar: When Tank arrived
    On April 21, 2018, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Gervonta Davis stopped Jesus Cuellar in three rounds to win the WBA (Super) super featherweight title. Eight months earlier, he had lost the IBF version on the scales. This time, he settled it in style under the lights. Davis put Cuellar down in the second with a left hook to the body and again twice in the third before referee Benjy Esteves Jr. w...2026
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  • • Zanfer targets Espinoza vs Brandon Figueroa unification at featherweight
    Zanfer Promotions is pursuing a unification bout for Rafael “Divino” Espinoza, with WBA featherweight champion ... continue Zanfer targets Espinoza vs Brandon Figueroa unification at featherweight @ Boxing News 24...2026
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  • Leigh Wood dominates Josh Warrington to repeat victory in Nottingham.
    • Leigh Wood dominates Josh Warrington to repeat victory in Nottingham.
    Leigh Wood repeated his victory over tough Josh Warrington by unanimous decision in a one-sided fight at the Nottingham Arena in Nottingham, England.Wood (29-4, 17 KOs) successfully defended his WBA featherweight title against Warrington back in October 2023. Warrington appeared to be dominating on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage in the first fight, however this affair was a complete co...2026
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  • Carl Froch says Wood vs Warrington rematch ends in another KO: “It’s a close fight”
    • Carl Froch says Wood vs Warrington rematch ends in another KO: “It’s a close fight”
    Four-time super-middleweight world champion has laid out his prediction ahead of this weekend’s grudge match rematch between and in Nottingham. Wood surprised British boxing when he rallied back from a loss against Jazza Dickens by defeating Can Xu and Michael Conlan to become the WBA featherweight world champion. Then, he claimed the belt for a […] The post Carl Froch says Wood vs Warringto...2026
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  • • Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington 2: What time it starts, how to watch it live, & prediction
    Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington throw hands for a second time on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, two and a half years on from their modern British boxing classic. In their first bout, Wood put his WBA featherweight championship on the line against Warrington in Sheffield and came-from-behind to force a […] The post Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington 2: What time it starts,...2026
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WBA Featherweight injury and suspension

  • • Highlights: Wood takes back WBA title with dominant win over Lara
    Leigh Wood is once again WBA featherweight champion after beating Mauricio Lara | Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing Leigh Wood is once again WBA featherweight champion after beating Mauricio Lara. Leigh Wood is once again WBA featherweight champion, clearly and rather easily defeating a ragged Mauricio Lara today in Manchester. Wood took the belt back on scores of 116-111, 118-109, and 118-10...2023

Timeline

  • 2026
    "Leigh Wood vs Josh Warrington 2: What time it starts, how to watch it live, & prediction"

  • 2025
    "Carl Frampton On Potential Naoya Inoue vs Nick Ball Fight: “I Would Favour Nick Ball”"

  • 2024
    "Hearn Eyes Ford vs. Ball Undercard Clash on Beterbiev-Bivol"

  • 2023
    "Mauricio Lara misses weight by nearly 4 pounds, featherweight belt only at stake for Leigh Wood"

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WBA Featherweight trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Leigh Wood dominates Josh Warrington to repeat victory in Nottingham.
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  • • Bruce Carrington Slams Nick Ball’s Rejection, Accuses WBA Featherweight Champion of Avoiding Him
    Bruce Carrington says he doesn’t like how WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball rejected an offer that his ... continue Bruce Carrington Slams Nick Ball’s Rejection, Accuses WBA Featherweight Champion of Avoiding Him @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
  • MVP adds two unification bouts to Taylor vs Serrano 3 undercard
    • MVP adds two unification bouts to Taylor vs Serrano 3 undercard
    Ellie Scotney and Shuretta Metcalf are among the new additions to both Most Valuable Promotions and the July 11th Taylor vs Serrano 3 card Most Valuable Promotions beefed up its roster today with the addition of unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney, IBF bantamweight champion Shuretta Metcalf, interim WBA featherweight champion Jennifer Miranda, and featherweight Elizabeth Oshoba. Scot...2025
  • Nick Ball stops TJ Doheny to retain WBA featherweight title
    • Nick Ball stops TJ Doheny to retain WBA featherweight title
    Nick Ball’s pressure was just too much for TJ Doheny | Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images Nick Ball’s pressure was just too much for TJ Doheny, plus more from Liverpool! Nick Ball’s relentless pressure was just too much for a tough TJ Doheny, with Ball retaining his WBA featherweight title when Doheny’s corner stopped the fight after 10 rounds in Liverpool, England. Ball (22-0...2025
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  • Ball vs Doheny official for Mar. 15 in Liverpool
    • Ball vs Doheny official for Mar. 15 in Liverpool
    Nick Ball’s first fight of 2025 will pit him against former super bantamweight titlist TJ Doheny After a breakout 2024 saw him capture and defend the WBA featherweight title, Nick Ball’s first bout of 2025 will see him battle former super bantamweight champ TJ Doheny in a March 25th Queensbury main event at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. Ball (21-0-1, 12 KO) fell just short in a March title fight against...2024
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  • Barry McGuigan Makes Defiant Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Prediction
    • Barry McGuigan Makes Defiant Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Prediction
    Former WBA featherweight world champion Barry McGuigan has offered his prediction ahead of the well-rumoured all-British heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, clearly leaning towards one man. Dubois used to train under Shane McGuigan, son of Barry, until ‘Triple D’ decided to make the switch to Don Charles around 12 months ago. […] The post Barry McGuigan Makes...2024
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WBA Featherweight stats and results

  • Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa live scorecard and full undercard results
    • Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa live scorecard and full undercard results
    Nick Ball puts his WBA Featherweight World title on the line against Brandon Figueroa tonight in Liverpool, looking to make the fourth successful defence of the belt in front of a hometown crowd. Ball is one of six British male world champions, but he stood alone at one stage with the UK on his back. […] The post Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa live scorecard and full undercard results appeare...2026
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  • Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: How to stream, betting odds and fight card
    • Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: How to stream, betting odds and fight card
    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. Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) was last seen in action on August 16, 2025, defeating Sam Goodman by unanimous decision, with scorecards of 118-110, 117-111 and 115-113. Figueroa (26-2-1, 19 KOs) defeated Joet Gonzalez in his p...2026
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  • • Ball Edges Goodman To Retain WBA Title
    In a fight that was closer than the final scores reflected, Nick Ball retained his WBA featherweight title in a very spirited and close fight with Sam Goodman. Diminutive WBA… » The post Ball Edges Goodman To Retain WBA Title appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
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  • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
    • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
    Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images We saw action around the world, Oleksandr Usyk got a mandatory order, and New York is sticking with a draw for Tank vs Roach. Tank vs Roach decision upheld by New York In news that didn’t really surprise anyone, the New York State Athletic Commision’s review of the draw between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach from March 1 saw no change to the officia...2025
  • • Nick Ball stops TJ Doheny to retain WBA featherweight title
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  • Ball vs Doheny: Live updates and results, 2:30 pm ET
    • Ball vs Doheny: Live updates and results, 2:30 pm ET
    Nick Ball defends his WBA title against TJ Doheny in Liverpool | Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Nick Ball defends his WBA title against TJ Doheny in Liverpool! Join us for live coverage! Nick Ball will defend his WBA featherweight title in a main event today from Liverpool, facing veteran TJ Doheny at the top of a Queensberry Promotions card. The live stream will begin ...2025
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  • Nick Ball Repeatedly Drops, Stops Ronny Rios to Retain Featherweight Title
    • Nick Ball Repeatedly Drops, Stops Ronny Rios to Retain Featherweight Title
    Nick Ball (21-0-1, 12 KOs) had to repeatedly drop Ronny Rios (34-5, 17 KOs) to retain his world title in his hometown. The time of stoppage was 2:06. With the win, Ball makes the first successful defence of his WBA featherweight title. He won the belt off of Raymond Ford earlier this year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a split decision victory. The fight headlined a Queensberry Promotions card at t...2024
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  • Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
    • Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card
    On October 5, WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs) will defend his title against experienced American challenger Ronny Rios (34-4, 17 KOs). This fight will be the main event of a Queensberry Promotions card at the M&S Bank in Liverpool, England.  Last time out, Ball scored a career-best split decision win over Ray Ford. Rios has mixed at a high level, having fought Murodjon Akhma...2024
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  • Raymond Ford vs. Otabek Kholmatov: Dramatic Last Round Stoppage in WBA Featherweight Title Fight
    • Raymond Ford vs. Otabek Kholmatov: Dramatic Last Round Stoppage in WBA Featherweight Title Fight
    Raymond Ford (15-0-1, 8 KOs) became the new WBA featherweight champion with a twelfth-round stoppage against Otabek Kholmatov (12-1, 11 KOs) The fight headlined an event at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY. Top Rank promoted the card that aired entirely on ESPN+ in the United States. With the win, Ford becomes the latest featherweight titlist. Raymond Ford vs. Otabek Kholmatov: Dram...2024
  • Luis Alberto Lopez Reveals Expectation for March 2 Fight Against Reiya Abe
    • Luis Alberto Lopez Reveals Expectation for March 2 Fight Against Reiya Abe
    On Saturday, March 2, Luis Alberto Lopez (29-2, 16 KOs) will look to defend his IBF featherweight world title against Reiya Abe (25-3-1, 10 KOs) at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The stacked card will be streamed live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+. After a recent training session in Santa Fe Springs, Lopez spoke about his upcoming fight via a Top Rank press release. Lu...2024
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  • Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa press conference quotes and fight prediction
    • Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa press conference quotes and fight prediction
    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. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Both men spoke at a press conference ahead of their Feb. 7 clash. Below is some of what they had to say. Nick Ball...2026
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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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  • • Nick Ball Set to Defend His Crown Against Doheny – World Boxing Association
    Liverpool is set to host a thrilling showdown on Saturday, March 15, 2025, as Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight world title against the battle-tested TJ Doheny at the iconic M&S Bank Arena. At just 20 years old, Ball is riding the momentum of his career. Known for his relentless pressure and aggressive style, the …...2025
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  • • Raymond Ford vs. Otabek Kholmatov: Dramatic Last Round Stoppage in WBA Featherweight Title Fight
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  • • Luis Alberto Lopez Reveals Expectation for March 2 Fight Against Reiya Abe
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  • ‘Nothing but respect’: Wood and Warrington both interested in rematch
    • ‘Nothing but respect’: Wood and Warrington both interested in rematch
    Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington both want a rematch next year | Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington both want a rematch next year. Leigh Wood pulled more big drama this past Saturday, rallying from well down on the cards to stop Josh Warrington at the end of the seventh round, retaining his WBA featherweight title in Sheffield, England. After the fight, Wood (...2023
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  • Leigh Wood Comes From Behind To Sensationally Knock Josh Warrington Out
    • Leigh Wood Comes From Behind To Sensationally Knock Josh Warrington Out
    Leigh Wood came from behind to stop Josh Warrington in quite incredible fashion, retaining the WBA Featherweight World Title and continuing a Cinderella Man story. Wood entered the ring not only with the world title, but with momentum behind him. Warrington looked to return back to winning ways and become a three-time champion. In many […] The post Leigh Wood Comes From Behind To Sensational...2023
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  • • Leigh Wood: “I Am Going To Be Dominant”
    By: Sean Crose "I’m not offended that I am not the favorite," former IBF featherweight world titlist Josh Warrington said on the eve of his Saturday fight with WBA featherweight world titlist Leigh Wood. "If anything it’s motivation. Leigh is the champion, and I’ve been given this opportunity so I am very grateful for that. What does annoy me is being written off, I’m finished, that’s given me t...2023
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  • • Lara comes in heavy, stripped of WBA featherweight title
    Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Mauricio Lara ultimately hit the scales at 129.8 pounds Mauricio Lara’s WBA featherweight title reign is over without a defense. “Bronco” came in to the Wednesday check-in that, for the sake of avoiding an unsafe last-minute weight cut, the BBBofC refused to let him hit the scales today below 128.5 pounds. Lara ultimately weighed in today ...2023
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Top WBA Featherweight news

  • Mauricio Lara misses weight by nearly 4 pounds, featherweight belt only at stake for Leigh Wood
    • Mauricio Lara misses weight by nearly 4 pounds, featherweight belt only at stake for Leigh Wood
    The WBA featherweight title will only be on the line for Leigh Wood after Mauricio Lara missed the 126-pound weight limit on Friday, ahead of their rematch at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Lara was prohibited from attempting to make 126 pounds by the British Boxing Board of Control after weighing in above the maximum […] The post Mauricio Lara misses weight by nearly 4 pounds, fea...2023
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  • Leigh Wood outclasses Mauricio Lara in rematch, regains WBA featherweight title
    • Leigh Wood outclasses Mauricio Lara in rematch, regains WBA featherweight title
    Leigh Wood regained his WBA featherweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Mauricio Lara on Saturday at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The rematch was streamed live on DAZN. Wood, The Ring’s No. 7-ranked featherweight, was stopped in seven rounds by Lara three months ago. He opted to exercise his rematch clause, which […] The post Leigh Wood outclasses Mauric...2023
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  • • Lara vs Wood rematch set for May 27 in Manchester
    Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood will run it back on May 27 | Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood will run it back on May 27, plus Jack Catterall making his Matchroom debut. Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood will indeed run it back, as Matchroom Boxing officially announced a rematch between the two featherweights today, set for May 27 in Manchester, England. Lara beat Woo...2023
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  • HIGHLIGHTS! Leigh Wood stuns Josh Warrington with comeback TKO win
    • HIGHLIGHTS! Leigh Wood stuns Josh Warrington with comeback TKO win
    Leigh Wood rallied for another stunning KO win against Josh Warrington | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Leigh Wood rallied for another stunning win against Josh Warrington. Leigh Wood did it again, shocking Josh Warrington with a knockout shot at the end of round seven to earn a TKO victory and retain his WBA featherweight title in Sheffield, England. Nothing had gone right for Wood (28-3,...2023
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  • • Leigh Wood Comes From Behind To Sensationally Knock Josh Warrington Out
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  • • WBA Featherweight Title At Stake Only For Leigh Wood; Mauricio Lara Well Over Limit
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  • • Highlights: Wood takes back WBA title with dominant win over Lara
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  • Leigh Wood stops Josh Warrington in Round 7, retains WBA featherweight title
    • Leigh Wood stops Josh Warrington in Round 7, retains WBA featherweight title
    In a thrilling domestic battle of English featherweight standouts, Leigh Wood withstood a furious challenge from Josh Warrington, stopping the former two-time titleholder at the end of Round 7 to retain his WBA belt on Saturday at Sheffield Arena. Wood (28-3, 16 KOs), The Ring’s No. 3-rated featherweight, looked as though his lofty ranking and […] The post Leigh Wood stops Josh Warring...2023
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WBA Featherweight schedule, game

  • • Espinoza-Figueroa WBO/WBA Featherweight Unification Buzz
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  • Turki Alalshikh sends invitation to Brandon Figueroa after sensational Nick Ball win
    • Turki Alalshikh sends invitation to Brandon Figueroa after sensational Nick Ball win
    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. Figueroa entered the bout as battle-hardened, but had arguably not delivered a dominating performance since defeating Mark Magsayo in 2023.  Ball-Figueroa was u...2026
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  • • Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa press conference quotes and fight prediction
    2026
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  • Three fights you can’t miss on the February boxing schedule
    • Three fights you can’t miss on the February boxing schedule
    2026 is here, and in January, we already saw Shakur Stevenson’s masterclass against Teofimo Lopez. There are many more fights already in the calendar, including the return of Tyson Fury. Here are three fights in the February boxing schedule you can’t miss. February boxing schedule: 3 fights to look forward to Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: February 7 On February 7, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, ...2026
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  • • Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa: How to stream, betting odds and fight card
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  • • One Month Until War in Liverpool – World Boxing Association
    The showdown between Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa for the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title shapes up as a true pick’em fight and one that has generated enormous anticipation among boxing fans. With just one month remaining before they step into the ring at Liverpool’s Echo Arena, both fighters are deep into training camp …...2026
  • • Ball vs. Figueroa: One Month Until War in Liverpool
    The showdown between Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa for the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title shapes up as a true pick’em fight and one that has generated enormous anticipation among boxing fans. With just one month remaining before they step into the ring at Liverpool’s Echo Arena, both fighters are deep into training camp … Continue reading "Ball vs. Figueroa: One Month Un...2026
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  • ‘Let’s make it happen and find out’: Ball challenges Inoue to move to featherweight
    • ‘Let’s make it happen and find out’: Ball challenges Inoue to move to featherweight
    Nick Ball and Naoya Inoue are circling one another for a possible 2026 fight | Jan Kruger/Getty Images and Philip Fong/AFP via Getty Images Nick Ball and Naoya Inoue are circling one another for a possible 2026 fight. Naoya Inoue and Nick Ball seem like natural opponents for a fight if Inoue moves up to featherweight in 2026, and the two are throwing some fuel on that fire after Ball’s win...2025
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  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
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  • • Nick Ball stops TJ Doheny to retain WBA featherweight title
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WBA Featherweight rumors, scandals

  • • Wrap-Up: Tank vs Roach decision upheld, Usyk-Parker order, more
    2025
  • • Nick Ball stops TJ Doheny to retain WBA featherweight title
    2025
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  • • Raymond Ford vs. Otabek Kholmatov: Dramatic Last Round Stoppage in WBA Featherweight Title Fight
    2024
  • • HIGHLIGHTS! Leigh Wood stuns Josh Warrington with comeback TKO win
    2023
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