AFTER a successful world title defence Nick Ball knows who he wants to fight next.
The WBA featherweight champion stopped a brave Ronny Rios in the 10th round of their main event at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Ballโs first defence doubled up as a homecoming to make the night extra special for the 27-year-old.
Itโs been a memorable 2024 in more ways than one for Ball. Back in March, the Scouser lost out on his first world title challenge when his bout against WBC titlist Rey Vargas was ruled a split draw after 12 rounds. Ball bounced back three months later, defeating talented American Ray Ford by split decision.
Speaking to Boxing News after his win last night Ball admitted heโd like to get his hands on Vargasโs WBC title.
โThatโd be a good one to get,โ he said.
โEveryoneโs speaking about that. Even if theyโre speaking about my fights theyโre going back to that one saying โThat Mexican robbed youโ, you should have won that fight. Everywhere I go people are saying, โYou should have won that fightโ. Even people who donโt really watch boxing are saying that to me so it would be a good one.โ
Vargas is yet to make his next move and hasnโt fought since his duel with Ball seven months ago.