The Liverpudlian emerged from a scrappy, ugly fight with TJ Doheny, in which he escaped punishment after kicking out at his opponent, to stand in line to face Japan’s legendary four-weight world champion Naoya Inoue
Nick Ball retained his WBA featherweight title in a tough fight against TJ Doheny, marked by a controversial kick from Ball that went unpunished. Despite Doheny's spoiling tactics and attempts to exploit Ball's inexperience, Ball boxed strategically and secured a late stoppage victory. Ball, now with a 23-fight unbeaten record, is potentially in line to face Naoya Inoue.
