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Figueroa Stops Ball in Thrilling Final Round Stoppage
8 Feb
Summary
- Brandon Figueroa secured a WBA world featherweight title via 12th-round knockout.
- Figueroa's victory silenced Ball's home crowd in Liverpool, England.
- The win sets up potential unification fights against other champions.
Brandon Figueroa, often called 'The Heartbreaker,' has once again become a world featherweight champion. He achieved this by securing a sensational 12th-round stoppage victory against Nick Ball on Saturday. The fight took place at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England, where Figueroa's win silenced the home crowd.
Figueroa, with a record of 27 wins and 2 losses, delivered a decisive left hook that sent Ball to the canvas in the final round. He then followed up with a barrage of punches, leading to a TKO win just 32 seconds into the round. This victory avenges Figueroa's loss of the WBC world featherweight title a year prior and opens doors for potential unification fights against other titleholders like Rafael Espinoza, Bruce Carrington, and Angelo Leo.
Nick Ball, who had held the WBA belt since June 2024, lost his first title defense. Despite a height disadvantage, Ball had success early in the fight, landing effective uppercuts and combinations. However, Figueroa, a two-weight world champion, adjusted his strategy and increased his punch output in later rounds, ultimately sealing his comeback with a spectacular finish.
