Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight title against veteran TJ Doheny on March 15 at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. local time (3:30 p.m. ET) on DAZN.

Ball (-1800) enters as a heavy favorite over Doheny (+850), with the odds implying a 95% win probability for the champion.

Tale of the Tale

• Ball: 21-0-1, 12 KOs, age 28, 5'2"
• Doheny: 26-5, 20 KOs, age 38, 5'6"

Ball brings an undefeated record and aggressive fighting style, having captured the WBA title in 2024 against Raymond Ford. The Liverpool native excels at pressure fighting with high punch output and devastating body shots.

Doheny, a former IBF super bantamweight champion, comes off a loss to Naoya Inoue but brings veteran experience and southpaw expertise. His height and reach advantages could pose early challenges for Ball.

Fight Analysis and Prediction Ball's relentless pressure and youth should eventually overwhelm Doheny, especially considering the Irish veteran's recent stoppage loss to Inoue. While Doheny's experience and height advantage may create early problems, Ball's body work and high-volume punching will likely secure a late-round stoppage.

Best Bet: Fight Ends Inside the Distance (-188)

The wide betting line makes picking a straight winner unappealing, but the stoppage prop offers better value given Ball's aggressive style and Doheny's recent vulnerability.

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