WBC official records and match results

Nick Ball Wins WBA Featherweight Title by Split Decision in Riyadh, Queensberry Leads 2-0 Over Matchroom

Jun 1, 2024, 08:38 PM

Nick Ball captured the WBA featherweight title with a split decision victory over Ray Ford in a thrilling twelve-round match in Riyadh. The scorecards read 115-113 for Ford, 115-113 for Ball, and 115-113 for Ball, leading to Ball's triumph. This victory marks Ball's first world championship win and gives Frank Warren's Queensberry a 2-0 lead over Matchroom in the 5 vs 5 series. Earlier in the event, Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards by unanimous decision with scorecards of 116-112, 117-111, and 119-109, securing another point for Queensberry and becoming the WBC Silver Champion.