Boxing Match Preview: Nick Ball (22-0-1, 13 KOs) vs. Sam Goodman (20-0-0, 8 KOs)

Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Nick Ball	Sam Goodman
Record	22-0-1 (13 KOs)	20-0-0 (8 KOs)
Age	28	26
Height	5’2″	5’6″
Reach	N/A	66″
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Weight Class	Featherweight (126 lbs)	Featherweight (moving up)
KO Ratio	59%	40%

Style Matchup & Analysis

Nick Ball is a relentless pressure fighter—compact, explosive, and aggressive. He overwhelms opponents with volume and physicality, often smothering them with inside work. His recent wins over TJ Doheny and Ronny Rios (both via 10th-round stoppage) showcased his ability to grind down durable veterans.

Sam Goodman is slicker, more technical, and relies on footwork and a busy jab to control range. He’s undefeated and has scalps like Ra’eese Aleem and Miguel Flores, but he’s moving up from super bantamweight and lacks knockout power.

Goodman was twice scheduled to fight Naoya Inoue but was derailed by cuts. This bout is his chance to finally break through on the world stage.

Key Factors

Weight Class Disadvantage: Goodman is coming up from 122 lbs, while Ball has proven himself at 126 lbs against elite competition.

Power vs. Precision: Ball’s pressure and power could overwhelm Goodman, especially if the Aussie’s scar tissue reopens.

Mental Edge: Ball is still bitter about his draw with Rey Vargas and is hungry to prove himself as a dominant champion.

FIGHT ODDS

Nick Ball                              – 550

Sam Goodman                  + 380

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025

Boxing Match Preview: Raymond Ford (17-1-1, 8 KOs) vs. Abraham Nova (24-3-1, 17 KOs)

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Broadcast: DAZN PPV

Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Raymond Ford	Abraham Nova
Record	17-1-1 (8 KOs)	24-3-1 (17 KOs)
Age	26	31
Height	5’7″	5’7″
Reach	69″	72″
Stance	Southpaw	Orthodox
Odds (BetMGM)	1.15	6.25

Fighter Profiles

Raymond Ford

Former WBA featherweight champion, known for slick footwork, sharp jab, and defensive IQ.

Claimed the WBA title with a dramatic 12th-round TKO over Otabek Kholmatov in March 2024.

Lost the belt to Nick Ball but rebounded with two wins. Now campaigning at super featherweight, relying on angles and accumulation rather than raw power.

Abraham Nova

Puerto Rican veteran with heavy hands and a physical edge in reach.

Took the fight on short notice after Anthony Cacace withdrew.

Recently lost close decisions to O’Shaquie Foster and Andres Cortes, but showed grit and durability.

Best chance lies in pressuring Ford early and testing his chin with overhand rights and hooks.

Strategic Breakdown

Ford’s Game Plan: Use movement and jab to control distance, frustrate Nova, and rack up points.

Nova’s Game Plan: Cut off the ring, force exchanges, and look for a knockout early—especially given the short notice and potential cardio concerns.