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• Nick Ball To Defend WBA Featherweight Title Against TJ Doheny In March
Nick Ball To Defend WBA Featherweight Title Against TJ Doheny In March @ Boxing News 24/7...2024
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• Queensberry Promotions Announce ‘Combustible’ Fight Card for March 15, 2025

Queensberry Promotions enjoyed a successful 2024, winning the historic 5v5 card against Matchroom and resigning a plethora of fight talent, including Hamzah Sheeraz and Moses Itauma. They also recently announced that from April 2025, their fight cards will be shown on DAZN. Nick Ball (21-0-1, 12 KOs) is one of Frank Warren’s shining lights who is fast becoming a recognised name in world boxi...2024
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• 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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• Nick Ball Sees Doheny Fight as Stepping Stone to Inoue Clash
Nick Ball Will defend his WBA featherweight title against the recently knocked-out non-contender TJ Doheny ... read more Nick Ball Sees Doheny Fight as Stepping Stone to Inoue Clash @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• WBA#8 Takayama ices Aoyama

Keeps Japanese 115lb belt By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda When WBA featherweight champ Wilfredo Vazquez annihilated Japanese challenger Yuji Watanabe in five lopsided rounds here in 1997, we… » The post WBA#8 Takayama ices Aoyama appeared first on fightnews.com....2024
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• Exclusive Interview With Paul Stevenson, Trainer Of WBA Featherweight Champ Nick Ball
Exclusive Interview With Paul Stevenson, Trainer Of WBA Featherweight Champ Nick Ball @ Boxing News 24/7...2024
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• 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
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• Ball vs Doheny official for Mar. 15 in Liverpool
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• 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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• Raymond Ford moving up in weight after featherweight title loss

Raymond Ford will move up to 130 lbs | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Raymond Ford will move up to 130 lbs after Saturday’s loss to Nick Ball. Raymond Ford will be making the move up to 130 lbs following Saturday’s featherweight title loss to Nick Ball. Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed the plans on social media. “You rolled the dice one more time at 126, I thought you did enough in a c...2024
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• 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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• Ball vs Rios: Live updates and results, 2 pm ET

Nick Ball defends his featherweight title against Ronny Rios | Queensberry Promotions Nick Ball defends his featherweight title against Ronny Rios today in Liverpool. We’ve got another world title fight set today, as Nick Ball returns at home in Liverpool to defend his WBA featherweight title against Ronny Rios. The fights will stream live starting from 2 pm ET on ESPN+ in the United State...2024
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• 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 (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
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• Late fight heroics! Ford rallies to stop Kholmatov in final seconds, takes WBA title

Raymond Ford dug deep when it counted to make his world title aspirations a reality. | Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Raymond Ford landed his biggest punch in waning moments of the fight, to score a stoppage that won him a featherweight world title. Raymond Ford 15-0-1, (8 KOs) won the WBA featherweight title tonight, and had to do it in the most dramatics of fas...2024
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• Raymond Ford Stops Otabek Kholmatov In 12th To Win WBA Featherweight Title
By: Sean Crose The 14-0-1 Raymond Ford entered the ring at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Saturday night in the hope of winning the vacant WBA featherweight title. His opponent in the scheduled 12 rounder was the 12-0 Otabek Kholmatov. The first round was largely a feeling out process, though Kholmatov was able to land effectively. Ford almost went down in an exciting second, that saw Kholm...2024
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• 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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• Leigh Wood stops Josh Warrington in seventh round TKO – Boxing results
The punching power of the bloody & battered & very average-performing WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood (28-3, 17 KOs) bailed ... more Leigh Wood stops Josh Warrington in seventh round TKO – Boxing results @ Boxing News 24/7...2023
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• 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 defeats Mauricio Lara, recaptures WBA 126-lb title – Boxing results
Leigh Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) looked like 24k gold on Saturday night, beating the weight-drained shell of former WBA featherweight ... more Leigh Wood defeats Mauricio Lara, recaptures WBA 126-lb title – Boxing results @ Boxing News 24/7...2023
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• Ennis vs Chukhadzhian 2 official for Nov. 9 in Philadelphia

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez fights Pedro Guevara in the co-main event IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis is set for another home game, as Matchroom announced that “Boots” will rematch IBF mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian on November 9th at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s unclear how exactly Matchroom gained control of the bout after P2M Box Promotions outbid them by a considerable marg...2024
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• Raymond Ford vs. Otabek Kholmatov: Dramatic Last Round Stoppage in WBA Featherweight Title Fight
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• Late fight heroics! Ford rallies to stop Kholmatov in final seconds, takes WBA title
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• Raymond Ford Stops Otabek Kholmatov In 12th To Win WBA Featherweight Title
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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

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 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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• 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 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
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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

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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• Ball vs Rios: Live updates and results, 2 pm ET
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• Nick Ball, Ronny Rios Make Weight For WBA Featherweight Title Fight In Liverpool

Nick Ball is primed for his first title defense. The squat WBA featherweight beltholder was on weight, as was challenger Ronny Rios for their scheduled 12-round bout. Ball (20-0-1, 11 knockouts) checked in at a stacked 125.1 pounds for the event. Rios (34-4, 17 KOs) weighed 125.6 pounds ahead of his third career title bid. […] The post Nick Ball, Ronny Rios Make Weight For WBA Featherweight ...2024
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• Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Nick Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs) will soon make the first defence of his WBA featherweight title against Ronny Rios (34-4, 17 KOs). The two fighters headline a Queensberry Promotions card at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Fight fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action live on TNT Sports. Those in the United States can do so with ESPN+. Ahead of their world title clash, Ball and Rios spoke ...2024
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• Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Nick Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs) will soon make the first defence of his WBA featherweight title against Ronny Rios (34-4, 17 KOs). The two fighters headline a Queensberry Promotions card at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Fight fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action live on TNT Sports. Those in the United States can do so with ESPN+. Ahead of their world title clash, Ball and Rios spoke ...2024
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• Ball vs Rios planned for Oct. 5 in Liverpool

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Nick Ball beat Raymond Ford by split decision to claim WBA featherweight gold in June ESPN’s Mike Coppinger brings word that WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball is “in the process of finalizing a deal” to face veteran Ronny Rios on October 5th in Ball’s hometown of Liverpool. Rios (34-4, 17 KO) was previously slated to welcome Stephen Fulton to 126 thi...2024
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• Zhilei Zhang knocks out Deontay Wilder to cap shutout for Queensberry in 5v5

Zhilei Zhang handed Deontay Wilder another loss | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Zhilei Zhang handed Deontay Wilder another loss to cap Queensberry’s shutout of Matchroom. Zhilei Zhang put Deontay Wilder on the canvas and stopped him in the fifth round, capping an absolute rout by Queensberry over Matchroom in today’s 5v5 event from Riyadh. Queensberry fighters won every single fight...2024
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• Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams Makes Bold Prediction for Hamzah Sheeraz Fight

On Saturday, June 1, Matchroom vs. Queensberry will collide, with new besties Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn going head-to-head in the much anticipated 5v5 format. The entire card will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the card available in a number of regions on DAZN through PPV as well as on TNT Sports and ESPN+. It promises to be a fascinating night of boxing. One of t...2024
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• Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On Saturday, June 1, Matchroom vs. Queensberry finally happens – 5 of the best from each stable will lock horns at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to collect the much sought-after bragging rights. The entire card will be available in a number of regions on DAZN through PPV as well as on TNT Sports and ESPN+. It promises to be a fascinating night of boxing, with Dmitry Bivol return...2024
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• Raymond Ford set to defend his WBA title – World Boxing Association
Raymond Ford is scheduled to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight belt against British Nick Ball at the next Riyadh Season event, which will feature a five-fight promoter’s showdown. On June 1st, Dmitry Bivol will face Malik Zinad in the main event, defending his WBA light heavyweight belt, a fight that will be accompanied …The post Raymond Ford set to defend his WBA titl...2024
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• Riyadh Season: Raymond Ford set to defend his WBA title
Raymond Ford is scheduled to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight belt against British Nick Ball at the next Riyadh Season event, which will feature a five-fight promoter’s showdown. On June 1st, Dmitry Bivol will face Malik Zinad in the main event, defending his WBA light heavyweight belt, a fight that will be accompanied … Continue reading "Riyadh Season: Ray...2024
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• Raymond Ford vs. Otabek Kholmatov: Dramatic Last Round Stoppage in WBA Featherweight Title Fight
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