This featherweight showdown headlines a Queensberry Promotions card, with WBA champion Nick “The Wrecking Ball” Ball defending his title against former two-division world champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa. Ball, an undefeated British pressure fighter known for his relentless style and knockout power, aims to solidify his reign in front of a home crowd. Figueroa, a volume-punching American southpaw with a warrior mentality, seeks to reclaim gold after a recent rebound win, bringing his experience from super bantamweight titles into this high-stakes clash. The 12-round bout promises fireworks, pitting Ball’s aggression against Figueroa’s durability in what could be a Fight of the Year contender.
Location: M&S Bank Arena (also known as Echo Arena), Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (indoor arena with capacity around 11,000; a hotspot for major UK boxing events).
Start Time: Main card begins at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. GMT). Main event ring walks are expected around 5:15 p.m. ET (2:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. GMT), depending on undercard results.
Broadcast: DAZN (global streaming).
Injury Report
No major injuries have been reported for either fighter as of early February 2026. Ball, who took a well-deserved break after his title defenses in 2025, appears fully recovered and in peak condition for this homecoming. Figueroa, fresh off a unanimous decision win in July 2025, has no documented setbacks from that bout or training camp. Both camps have confirmed clean bills of health during promotional events, with no last-minute concerns noted at weigh-ins.
Fighter Matchups
This 12-round WBA featherweight title fight (126 lbs limit) features Ball’s swarming, high-pressure style against Figueroa’s southpaw volume punching and inside fighting. Key breakdowns:
Pressure vs. Volume: Ball averages 85 punches per round with a 56% connect rate, using his orthodox stance and relentless forward movement to break down opponents. Figueroa throws 90+ punches per round (top in the division) with a 48% accuracy, excelling in phone-booth brawls but potentially vulnerable to Ball’s speed.
Power and Durability: Ball’s 57% KO rate (13 of 23 wins) comes from body attacks and hooks. Figueroa’s 73% KO rate (19 of 26 wins) highlights his one-punch power, but he’s been outboxed in losses, testing Ball’s chin (never stopped).
Physical Edges: Figueroa (5’9″, 72″ reach, age 29) has a 4-inch height and 5-inch reach advantage over Ball (5’5″, 67″ reach, age 28), which could aid in keeping distance. However, Ball’s explosiveness and footwork may negate this in close quarters.
Intangibles: Home crowd in Liverpool energizes Ball, while Figueroa’s road experience (including UK fights) adds grit. Ball’s cardio edges late rounds if Figueroa tires from the pace.
The fight could end early if either lands clean, but expect a grueling war if it goes deep.
Recent Form
Nick Ball: Undefeated with a 5-0-1 run in his last six, including title wins. Highlights: Split draw with Rey Vargas (2025), then dominant decisions and KOs to claim and defend the WBA belt. Form: W-W-D-W-W (elite pressure, top conditioning).
Brandon Figueroa: 3-1 in his last four, rebounding strongly. Recent: Unanimous decision over Joet Gonzalez (July 2025) after a points loss to Stephen Fulton (Feb 2025). Form: W-L-W-W (volume punching, resilient chin).
| Fighter | Pro Record | KO Rate | Last 5 Fights | Rounds Fought | Streak |
| Nick Ball | 23-0-1 | 57% | W-UD (Ford, Oct 2025), W-TKO (Chapman, Jun 2025), D-SD (Vargas, Mar 2025), W-UD (Two prior) | ~120 | Undefeated |
| Brandon Figueroa | 26-2-1 | 73% | W-UD (Gonzalez, Jul 2025), L-UD (Fulton, Feb 2025), W-TKO (Two prior), D | ~150 | 1 Win |
Fight History
No prior head-to-head meetings; this is their first encounter. Ball has never faced a southpaw like Figueroa, while Figueroa is 2-1 against undefeated fighters in recent years. In stylistic matchups (pressure fighter vs. volume puncher), champions like Ball retain 70% of the time in featherweight title bouts since 2020, often via decision.
FIGHT ODDS
Nick Ball – 325
Brandon Figueroa + 255
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2025








