Nick Ball Defends WBA Title vs. Figueroa in Liverpool

Liverpool, England, will host a high-stakes featherweight title bout on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as unbeaten WBA champion Nick Ball defends his belt for the fourth time against former two-division titleholder Brandon Figueroa at the MS Bank Arena.

The 28-year-old Ball, a Kirkby native standing at just 5-foot-2, enters the ring with a record of 23-0-1, including 13 knockouts. He captured the WBA featherweight crown in June 2024 with a split decision victory over Raymond Ford in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following a controversial draw against Rey Vargas three months earlier. Ball has since solidified his reign with three successful defenses: a 10th-round stoppage of Ronny Rios in October 2024 at the same Liverpool venue, a stoppage of TJ Doheny in March 2025 also in his hometown, and a unanimous decision over undefeated contender Sam Goodman in Riyadh late last year. Known for his relentless pressure and high-volume punching despite his height disadvantage, Ball thrives in front of rowdy local crowds that favor aggressive styles. This homecoming fight marks his third title defense in Liverpool, where his engine and physicality have overwhelmed opponents.