<p>Nick Ball will defend his WBA World Featherweight Title in a contest against Brandon Figueroa at the M&amp;S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, on Sunday, February 8, from 06:00 AEDT.</p> <p>Ball enters the fight with an unbeaten record, dominating this weight class with a number of solid performances. Figueroa won his last fight after bouncing back from defeat a year ago, giving himself this title opportunity.</p> <p>Read on for our Ball vs Figueroa prediction…</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <ul> <li>Our pick: Ball to win</li> <li>Value bet: Fight to go the distance</li> <li>Long shot: Ball to win by TKO</li> </ul> <h2>Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>Both fighters use a traditional orthodox stance in the ring, which should see Ball's suffocating aggression and cardio go up against Figueroa's reach, power (73% KO rate), and infighting resilience, producing a blockbuster matchup.</p> <p>Ball is known for his low, crouched stance that aids relentless inside work and body punching, while Figueroa uses excellent posture, head movement, and a powerful jab in close-range wars.</p> <p>Ball's figures first:</p> <ul> <li>Age - 28 vs 29</li> <li>Height - 5'2" (157cm) vs 5'8" (173cm)</li> <li>Stance - Orthodox vs Orthodox</li> <li>Record - 23-0-1 vs 26-2-1</li> <li>KO Record - 13 vs 19</li> </ul> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>How have they performed in their last five fights?</p> <p>Ball's last five fights:</p> <ul> <li>Sam Goodman - Win (UD, 12) - Aug 2025</li> <li>TJ Doheny - Win (TKO, 10) - Mar 2025</li> <li>Ronny Rios - Win (TKO, 10) - Oct 2024</li> <li>Ray Ford - Win (SD, 12) - Jun 2024</li> <li>Rey Vargas - Draw (Decision, 12) - Mar 2024</li> </ul> <p>Figueroa's last five fights:</p> <ul> <li>Joet Gonzalez - Win (UD, 12) - Jul 2025</li> <li>Stephen Fulton - Loss (UD, 12) - Feb 2025</li> <li>Jessie Magdaleno - Win (TKO, 9) - May 2024</li> <li>Mark Magsayo - Win (UD, 12) - Mar 2023</li> <li>Carlos Castro - Win (TKO, 6) - Jul 2022</li> </ul> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>This match has all the ingredients to be an exceptional fight, but what should we be looking for when it comes to placing bets on it? If you're new to the sport, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-boxing">guide to betting on boxing</a> can help you understand the key markets.</p> <p>Indeed, the fight to go the distance appears to be where the value most likely lies. The two fighters have proved they can win by stoppage, but recent efforts have seen them need the full 12 rounds.</p> <p>Ball could record a KO late in the contest if Figueroa fails to defend himself properly, however his two defeats have both been by Stephen Fulton and required a decision. For context on how rare quick finishes are at this level, you can explore the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/fastest-knockouts-boxing-history">quickest boxing knockouts</a> in history.</p> <p>There will be value in this market if you want to explore it, but we think it's more likely that another decision is going to be needed.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing/grade-a-fights/nick-ball-v-brandon-figueroa-9943395">Ball vs Figueroa betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>We are predicting that Ball wins this fight and retains his WBA World Featherweight title. He is the favourite and enters as the hometown hero, fighting in front of his fellow Liverpudlians.</p> <p>As we noted above, we think it's likely that a decision will decide the method of victory, meaning we think the fight will go the distance. For more <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/predictions">boxing tips and predictions</a>, check out our latest analysis.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/boxing">The latest boxing odds and markets worth watching</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/boxing-weight-classes-guide">From flyweight to heavyweight — every division explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/boxing/news/highest-paid-boxing-matches">The paydays that changed boxing forever</a></li> </ul>