Raymond Ford (15-0-1, 8 KOs) will make the primary defence of his WBA featherweight title when he faces Nick Ball (19-0-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday.
The 2 meet within the opener of a card that pits 5 Matchroom Boxing fighters towards 5 from Queensberry Promotions. Struggle followers can catch the motion dwell as a PPV on DAZN. These in the UK may also buy it from TNT Sports activities, discovery+, Sky, EE TV and Prime Video.
Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 will happen on the Kingdom Enviornment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It’s a part of Riyadh Season, a state-funded leisure and sports activities competition. The Saudi Arabian Common Leisure Authority is liable for its group.
Forward of their June 1 struggle, Ford and Ball spoke at an occasion in Riyadh to advertise the bout. Under is what they needed to say.
Raymond Ford Defends WBA Featherweight Title Towards Nick Ball
Ford
“It’s the identical mindset,” mentioned Ford on his upcoming bout. “Similar factor. I don’t really feel like I’m being hunted. I nonetheless really feel like I’m the one doing the searching. Nonetheless going there and getting the job completed, by any means.”
“I’m anticipating the identical outdated Nick Ball. Being aggressive, attempt to pose his will. It’s going to make for a terrific struggle.”
Ball
“We discover out Saturday night time,” mentioned Ball on how he’ll try to win. “I’m simply taking lately because it comes. Trying ahead to it. Can’t wait.”
“He [Eddie Hearn] goes to be an excellent greater fan [of me] on Saturday night time, positively.”
Struggle Prediction
Towards Otabek Kholmatov, Ford confirmed a capability to regulate and are available from behind to win. Ball can be roughly 5 inches shorter than his opponent, however he possesses an aggressive model that’s troublesome to take care of. The Englishman would be the aggressor on this struggle, which ought to assist him win a number of rounds. Anticipate Ball to stroll away with a unanimous determination win.
Grand Arrivals
For extra from the fighters’ grand arrivals, click on right here or the play button beneath. Video courtesy of Matchroom Boxing.
