WBA featherweight world champion Nick Ball will defend his title against Brandon Figueroa in his home city of Liverpool on Feb. Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) won the title in 2024, beating Ray Ford. He has defended the strap three times, against Ronny Rios, TJ Doheny, and Sam Goodman.
Figueroa 26-2-1 (19 KOs) is the mandatory challenger for the belt and will travel to England for his shot at the title. The Texan is a former two-weight world champion, having won titles at junior featherweight and featherweight. The fight has been billed as "A Tall Order," given the significant height difference between the two. Ball is 5-2 while Figueroa is 5-9.
If there is a championship fight, there is betting traffic and interest. Certainly, this matchup has drawn immense interest, with strong action at the betting window already, and that will only grow during the week.
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Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa Betting at Bookmaker
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England, will host the WBA Featherweight Championship Fight between Nick Ball and Brandon Figueroa. Media coverage is on DAZN.
Nick Ball opened as a -380 favorite with Brandon Figueroa as a +270 dog.
Nick Ball is a -105 pick to win by points or decision and is +220 to win by knockout or TKO.
The Fight is +1500 to end in a draw.
Brandon Figueroa is +490 to win by points or decision.
Brandon Figueroa is +650 to win by knockout or TKO.
The Fight is -196 to go the distance and +152 not to go the distance.
This marks the fourth defense of the WBA title Nick Ball won from Raymond Ford in June 2024. Subsequently, in 2025, he successfully defended the belt against TJ Doheny (TKO) and Sam Goodman (UD). Figueroa is a former two-weight world champion at junior featherweight and featherweight. In turn, he earned this mandatory shot after a unanimous decision victory over Joet Gonzalez in July 2025.
Nick Ball Record and Form
Namely, Nick Ball, known as "The Wrecking Ball," is the current WBA World Featherweight Champion and remains undefeated with a professional record. He is recognized for his aggressive, high-volume punching style and remarkable toughness despite his short stature for the division. Ball has held the WBA featherweight title since June 2024
At the beginning, Ball turned professional in 2017 and rose to prominence through the Queensberry Promotions stable. He gained widespread recognition by stopping Isaac Lowe in six rounds on the Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte undercard at Wembley Stadium. Ball challenged Rey Vargas for the WBC title in Riyadh. Despite dropping Vargas twice, the fight was ruled a split draw, preventing Ball from claiming the belt.
Ball defeated Raymond Ford by split decision in a highly competitive bout in Riyadh to capture his first world title. Previously, Ball defeated Ronny Rios in October 2024.He won by 10th-round TKO in his first homecoming defense in Liverpool. Next, in March 2025, Ball defeated TJ Doheny by 10th-round TKO in his first homecoming defense in Liverpool. In August 2025, Ball met Sam Goodman and successfully defended his strap with a unanimous decision in Riyadh.
Brandon Figueroa Record and Form
Brandon Figueroa, known as "The Heartbreaker," is a former two-division world champion. As of February 2026, he is the mandatory challenger for the WBA World Featherweight Title.
On February 1, 2025, Figueroa faced longtime rival Stephen Fulton in a rematch for the WBC featherweight title. Figueroa lost a unanimous decision, suffering only the second defeat of his career. However, Figueroa quickly rebounded on July 19, 2025, defeating Joet Gonzalez via unanimous decision in a WBA title eliminator. This victory earned him the mandatory spot to face Nick Ball.
Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa Best Bets
Gamblers favor Ball for his relentless work ethic and "battering ram" style. In sum, Boxing insiders and sharps predict a decision victory for Ball, noting his ability to suffocate taller opponents with overwhelming output.
Main Pick: Nick Ball
Over/Under Pick: Fight Under the Total Rounds Total
Player Prop Picks: Nick Ball Win By Decision
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