Rey Vargas

Nick Ball focused on becoming undisputed, ‘doesn’t care’ about Naoya Inoue

The priority of WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball, for now, is winning all the belts at 126 pounds – and not welcoming Naoya Inoue into the weight class.

New champ Angelo Leo ready to welcome Naoya Inoue to featherweight

Fresh from becoming a two-division champion with a highlight-reel knockout of Luis Alberto Lopez on Aug. 10, Angelo Leo says he would like to slug it out with Naoya Inoue at 126 pounds.

Nick Ball relishing prospect of ‘destructive’ dates with fellow champions

Within the space of seven months, Nick Ball dominated the respected former junior featherweight titleholder Isaac Dogboe, appeared extremely unfortunate to have to settle for a draw after twice dropping the long-reigning WBC champion Rey Vargas, and...

O'Shaquie Foster expects firefight with Robson Conceicao

O'Shaquie Foster has been playing with fire during his junior lightweight title reign, needing final-round heroics in his last two fights to keep his WBC crown.

Naoya Inoue Has Eye on Bigger Prizes Than Mandatory Assignment

Naoya Inoue doesn’t feel obligated to adhere to a mandatory junior featherweight title assignment because he’s not long for the division, his American promoter Bob Arum told BoxingScene on Monday.

Weighty Matters: Should Naoya Inoue, Tank Davis Make a Move?

As we reflect on Naoya Inoue collecting the 2023 Fighter of the Year award and ready for Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ Saturday night defense, the weight debate moves to the forefront.

Brandon Figueroa Re-Signs With PBC, Sets Up Action at 126 Pounds

Premier Boxing Champions has prominently positioned itself for participation in a slew of high-profile bouts in the featherweight division by striking a multi-fight extension with Brandon Figueroa.

Nick Ball Readying For Naoya Inoue's Move To Featherweight

Paul Stevenson has been the head trainer at the Everton Red Triangle gym for years and has overseen a conveyor belt of quality fighters and respected champions. Finally, one of his fighters has brought a world title belt back to the famous old Liverp...

New Champion Nick Ball Now Targeting Old Rival Rey Vargas’ WBC Title

Liverpool’s Nick Ball would like a rematch with Rey Vargas after winning the WBA featherweight title on Saturday night. The new champion took the belt from Raymond Ford on a split decision after a pulsating, high quality 12-rounder in Saudi Arabia an...

Nick Ball Hoping to Draw on His Inner Mike Tyson Against Raymond Ford

Featherweight contender Nick Ball is aiming to make the most of his second consecutive title fight in Saudi Arabia this weekend.

Hard Work Paying Off For Nick Ball Ahead Of 5 vs 5 Date With Raymond Ford

Featherweight Nick Ball would have had less than three months to get over his split-decision draw with Rey Vargas when he steps into the ring with WBA champion Raymond Ford on the Queensberry-Matchroom 5 vs 5 undercard for Artur Beterbiev-Dmitrii Biv...

‘I Think They’re All Beatable’: Rejuvenated Leo Targets The Featherweight Champions

Former super bantamweight world champion Angelo Leo has shot back to some prominence in a new weight class and with a new promoter following two-and-half years out of the ring.

Nick Ball’s Coach Says They Would Love A Rematch With Rey Vargas

Nick Ball may have won the respect of the boxing world but the unbeaten featherweight will board his flight home from Saudi Arabia without the prize he really wanted; the WBC featherweight title.

Frank Warren Already Expecting Rey Vargas-Nick Ball II

Frank Warren expects the WBC to order a rematch between Nick Ball and the WBC featherweight champion Rey Vargas

Nick Ball Deflated After Controversial Draw With Vargas

Liverpool’s Nick Ball appeared hard done by to earn just a draw with the WBC featherweight champion Rey Vargas at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia