Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Nick Ball becomes world champion
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Briton Nick Ball outpointed Raymond Ford in a thrilling, high-quality contest to win the WBA featherweight world title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Liverpudlian’s relentless pressure and aggression prevailed as the fighters displayed their world-level credentials, trading punches until the final seconds.
Two officials scored it 115-113 to Ball, with one by the same margin to American Ford.
The 27-year-old’s win gave Queensberry promoter Frank Warren a two-nil lead over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom boxing in the five versus five card.
Britain’s two biggest promoters – once fierce rivals – have matched five fighters from their respective stables against each other in an unprecedented team event.
More to follow.
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