Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Ball dramatically stopped in 12th to lose world title

Ball dramatically stopped in 12th to lose world title

Summary

Nick Ball lost his WBA featherweight world title to Brandon Figueroa in the 12th round during a match in Liverpool. Ball had never been beaten before this fight, and Figueroa's victory makes him a three-weight world champion. Ball faced his first career defeat, disrupting his plans for future title unification fights.

Key Facts

  • Nick Ball was stopped by Brandon Figueroa in the 12th round of their boxing match.
  • The fight took place in Liverpool, and it was Ball's first professional defeat.
  • Ball had never been beaten before, with a record of 24 wins and one draw.
  • Figueroa's victory made him a three-weight world champion.
  • Ball's team was unhappy with Figueroa's post-fight celebration.
  • There were tensions after the fight, including objects thrown towards the ring.
  • Figueroa threw more punches than Ball, with counts of 757 to Ball's 567.
  • Figueroa was winning on two of the three scorecards when the fight was stopped.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.