Tale of the Tape
| Fighter | Nick Ball | Sam Goodman |
| Record | 22-0-1 (13 KOs) | 20-0-0 (8 KOs) |
| Age | 28 | 26 |
| Height | 5’2″ | 5’6″ |
| Reach | N/A | 66″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Weight Class | Featherweight (126 lbs) | Featherweight (moving up) |
| KO Ratio | 59% | 40% |
Style Matchup & Analysis
Nick Ball is a relentless pressure fighter—compact, explosive, and aggressive. He overwhelms opponents with volume and physicality, often smothering them with inside work. His recent wins over TJ Doheny and Ronny Rios (both via 10th-round stoppage) showcased his ability to grind down durable veterans.
Sam Goodman is slicker, more technical, and relies on footwork and a busy jab to control range. He’s undefeated and has scalps like Ra’eese Aleem and Miguel Flores, but he’s moving up from super bantamweight and lacks knockout power.
Goodman was twice scheduled to fight Naoya Inoue but was derailed by cuts. This bout is his chance to finally break through on the world stage.
Key Factors
Weight Class Disadvantage: Goodman is coming up from 122 lbs, while Ball has proven himself at 126 lbs against elite competition.
Power vs. Precision: Ball’s pressure and power could overwhelm Goodman, especially if the Aussie’s scar tissue reopens.
Mental Edge: Ball is still bitter about his draw with Rey Vargas and is hungry to prove himself as a dominant champion.
FIGHT ODDS
Nick Ball – 550
Sam Goodman + 380
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
