Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball prediction and betting tips - June 1, 2024
Raymond Ford
Nick Ball
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a bout for the WBA world championship title will take place between Raymond Ford and Nick Ball. The featherweight fight will happen on Saturday, June 1st, with the match scheduled to begin at 21:00 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have made predictions for this fight.
Raymond Ford
Ford made his professional ring debut in March 2019 and secured five victories by the end of the year. Raymond confidently defeated his opponents for two years until he faced the undefeated Aaron Perez.
That fight ended in a draw, and Ford demanded a rematch. After winning several continental titles, the American finally got a serious fight for the vacant WBA featherweight title. Raymond won by technical knockout against Otabek Kholmatov, and in Saudi Arabia, he will conduct his first title defense.
Nick Ball
The 27-year-old Englishman seems to be at the peak of his career right now. Almost all of his fights have taken place in the United Kingdom, where he has achieved 19 victories and has never lost. For the first time outside his homeland, Nick fought in March this year.
In a bout for the WBC featherweight world championship title against Rey Vargas, no winner was determined. After that, Ball challenged the WBA titleholder Raymond Ford and will have, perhaps, the most significant fight of his career.
Ford vs. Ball Records
- Raymond Ford — USA, 25 years old. Professional boxing record: 15 wins (8 by knockout), zero losses, and one draw. In the rankings (featherweight): WBA world champion.
- Nick Ball — United Kingdom, 27 years old. Professional boxing record: 19 wins (11 by knockout), zero losses, and one draw.
Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball Prediction
On paper, the American looks like a slight favorite. Experts have little doubt that the fight will go the distance. I suggest taking a risk and betting on Ford to successfully defend his title.
