The 5ft 2in star is back in his hometown of Liverpool to take on the American two-weight champion.
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Nick Ball v Brandon Figueroa - Press Conference - BOXPARK Liverpool
Nick Ball faces Brandon Figueroa in Liverpool on Saturday nightCredit: PA
Ball won the belt back in June 2024 with a stunning victory over Raymond Ford in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The unbeaten star has since landed victories over Ronny Rios, TJ Doheny and Sam Goodman.
But Figueroa is one of his toughest challengers yet, having won straps at super bantamweight and featherweight.
The Texas-born fighter is currently not defending any titles after losing to Stephen Fulton a year ago.
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Though he gets his shot at Ball after a statement win over Joet Gonzalez in the summer.
When is Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa?
The fight takes place on Saturday, February 7 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
The card gets underway at 7pm GMT.
Ring-walks for the main event are scheduled for approximately 10.15pm GMT.
How can I watch Nick Ball vs Brandon Figueroa?
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Who is on the undercard?
Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa ; Featherweight, for the WBA title
Jack Turner vs. Juan Carlos Martinez Urbina ; Super flyweight
Andrew Cain vs. Alejandro Gonzalez ; Bantamweight
Hassan Ishaq vs. Leonardo Baez ; Featherweight
Brad Strand vs. Ruben Lezama Gonzalez ; Bantamweight

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