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. Ballโ€™s first defence doubled up as a homecoming to make the night extra special for the 27-year-old.

Itโ€™s 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 heโ€™d like to get his hands on Vargasโ€™s WBC title.

โ€œThatโ€™d be a good one to get,โ€ he said.

โ€œEveryoneโ€™s speaking about that. Even if theyโ€™re speaking about my fights theyโ€™re going back to that one saying โ€˜That Mexican robbed youโ€™, you should have won that fight. Everywhere I go people are saying, โ€˜You should have won that fightโ€™. Even people who donโ€™t 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 hasnโ€™t fought since his duel with Ball seven months ago.