Comments Thread For: Nick Ball Will Fight For World Title in Next Two Fights, Says Frank Warren

[kiaba360]

I doubt they’d risk fighting him tbh. Risk vs reward and all the usual BS.

Warren doesn't have many world-level contenders right now, so you're probably right that he'll tread carefully with Ball. I hope Ball stays active because he's entertaining, and that the opponent quality doesn't dip too far.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Warren doesn't have many world-level contenders right now, so you're probably right that he'll tread carefully with Ball. I hope Ball stays active because he's entertaining, and that the opponent quality doesn't dip too far.

I think he could be waiting a while for his shot if Vargas stays at 126 too. It’ll be Vargas-Figueroa first, then possibly a voluntary, then Ball might get his mandated title shot.

I think he could with a couple more fights anyway though. Wouldn’t even be opposed to a domestic fight with Collins tbh.

[kiaba360]

I think he could be waiting a while for his shot if Vargas stays at 126 too. It’ll be Vargas-Figueroa first, then possibly a voluntary, then Ball might get his mandated title shot.

I think he could with a couple more fights anyway though. Wouldn’t even be opposed to a domestic fight with Collins tbh.

I couldn't give a **** less about Rey Vargas lol. He's basically Leo Santa Cruz, another light-punching PBC affiliate holding a title hostage. I'm glad O'Shaquie beat him, and I hope Figueroa does too.

Warren normally matches his contenders carefully (i.e. Anthony Yarde when he's not fighting someone elite). He completely ****ed up the recipe with Joyce/Zhang, but he won't be making that mistake with Ball. Collins will definitely be on the table for Ball.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I couldn't give a **** less about Rey Vargas lol. He's basically Leo Santa Cruz, another light-punching PBC affiliate holding a title hostage. I'm glad O'Shaquie beat him, and I hope Figueroa does too.

I really hope he vacates. He’s horrible to watch whereas Figueroa and Ball both have really exciting styles which I believe would gel well.

[kiaba360]

I really hope he vacates. He’s horrible to watch whereas Figueroa and Ball both have really exciting styles which I believe would gel well.

Vargas and Ball are truly polar opposites. If I was Thanos, I'd snap Vargas out of Boxing. I think Ball is a necessity for UK boxing with guys like Wood and Warrington close to the end, and I can imagine Matchroom counting the days til his contract ends. Queensberry needs to keep Ball happy and well-fed. Do NOT let him leave.

[Goatintheboat]

Warren doesn't have many world-level contenders right now, so you're probably right that he'll tread carefully with Ball. I hope Ball stays active because he's entertaining, and that the opponent quality doesn't dip too far.

Particularly after what happened to Essuman and Bentley

[kiaba360]

Particularly after what happened to Essuman and Bentley

Great point. Bentley and Essuman are both on the cusp. Essuman was in line for an IBF title shot, and Bentley gave a decent account against Janibek. Their respective losses will bump them down a bit, but Warren still wins because he promotes all 4 fighters. Especially with Heaney, who seems to have developed a local following.

[BrilliantAJ]

Great point. Bentley and Essuman are both on the cusp. Essuman was in line for an IBF title shot, and Bentley gave a decent account against Janibek. Their respective losses will bump them down a bit, but Warren still wins because he promotes all 4 fighters. Especially with Heaney, who seems to have developed a local following.

Not sure if he promotes Scarff. He was mandatory.

[BrilliantAJ]

Even that was a bit one sided, I never really felt Fowler had any business fighting Smith. Same with Callum vs Rocky to some extent. We had a really good run on them in the late 2000’s and early 2010’s. Dodson-Quigley, Quigley-Smith and then Smith-Dodson.

Fair play, was gonna say Smith-Fielding although didn’t last long! Paul Smith fights a bit before my time, seen the DeGale fight but will give the other two a watch.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Fair play, was gonna say Smith-Fielding although didn’t last long! Paul Smith fights a bit before my time, seen the DeGale fight but will give the other two a watch.

You know what mate, I don’t think you can get Smith-Dodson 1 or Smith-Quigley on tape which is weird because they were both on Sky.