Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman goes down for the WBA World Featherweight Title in the co-main event on the Itauma vs Whyte card this weekend in Saudi Arabia. Check out our betting tips, fight prediction and preview ahead of Saturday’s Riyadh blockbuster.
Nick Ball could be the best 126-pound fighter in the world. He aims to make a third defence of his belt against the undefeated Australian Sam Goodman.
SportsCasting’s guide below will tell you all you need to know when it comes to the Ball vs Goodman world title contest this weekend.
Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman Betting Tips
- Nick Ball to WIN via KO/TKO in Rounds 9-12 @ 3/1
Judging by the latest odds with boxing betting sites, it is clear that Nick Ball is an overwhelming pre-fight favourite to beat 20-0 Sam Goodman in the co-main event on Saturday, August 16.
The 28-year-old is being priced as short as 1/5 just to beat the undefeated Australian, and 4/5 to secure the knockout victory.
With that in mind, it could be tricky to find value when it comes to Ball vs Goodman betting tips. However, here at SportsCasting we have found one method of victory that appeals at lucrative odds.
Despite being the overriding favourite, there are a lot of people predicting an upset in the co-main event here. So, will the Liverpudlian secure another world title defence or could he come unstuck against the Aussie?
See below SportsCasting‘s boxing expert’s Ball vs Goodman betting tips for Saturday’s world featherweight title clash in Riyadh:
Nick Ball to WIN via KO/TKO In Rounds 9-12 @ 3/1
Nick Ball’s next fight sees him listed as a comprehensive favourite to beat the undefeated Australian challenger Sam Goodman in his latest WBA World Featherweight Title defence.
Although he is a favourite, Ball has shown on occasion that he can lose rounds. Rey Vargas and Ray Ford have both had super close fights with Ball, with the Liverpudlians work rate winning his the key rounds.
Goodman might be unproven and untested to a certain degree, but he is undefeated and is highly ranked by all four governing bodies. That being said, fighting Ball is a big step up from what he has faced before.
In terms of a method of victory, Nick Ball’s record suggests this could go to the championship rounds. In fact, four of Ball’s last five knockouts have come in the final few rounds of the contest.
He took 10 rounds to stop both Ronny Rios and TJ Doheny in his last two fights, and here at SportsCasting we feel something similar could happen here.
Ball’s stamina and cardio is incredible, hence why he has so many late knockouts. He could well be down on the cards, but we are backing the Englishman to get the job done in the final four rounds of the bout.
Back Nick Ball to stop Sam Goodman in Round 9-12 at a price of 3/1 in Saturday’s WBA World Featherweight Title fight prior to the Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte main event.
Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman Preview
Although not the main event, boxing fans feel that the Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman clash this Saturday night in Riyadh could well steal the show.
Ball is never in a bad fight, and Goodman will certainly bring his best too as a dangerous undefeated boxer. This fight is also the only world title fight on the entire card, making it one of the most intriguing.
There is so much as stake here for Ball, who has his sights set on unifications in the featherweight division if he gets through this test unscathed. Not only that, but a potential Naoya Inoue super-fight could be on the cards too if he moves up to 126-pounds next year.
Do not miss this Ball vs Goodman fight in what could be a real ‘Fight of the Year’ contender. Win this and Nick Ball really could prove that he is Britain’s best pound-for-pound fighter. Not only that, but one of the best featherweights on the planet.
We have also provided exclusive Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte betting tips for Saturday’s main event, after the Ball vs Goodman clash for world honours in the featherweight division.
Saturday is a big night of boxing in Riyadh, so be sure not to miss out. Huge ramifications for several British fighters in their respective weight divisions in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman: Fight Info
- 🥊 Fight: Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman
- 📊 Records: Ball (22-0-1, 13 KO’s) | Goodman (20-0, 8 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- 🕛 Fight Time: Approx. 9.30pm BST
- 🏆 Titles: WBA World Featherweight Title
- 📺 TV Channel: DAZN PPV
- 🏟 Venue: TBC | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 🎲 Odds: Ball 1/5 | Goodman 7/2
What Time Is The Ball vs Goodman Fight At?
The Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman fight is set to get underway at approximately 9.30pm BST on Saturday night for UK fight fans.
The main event between Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte is scheduled for a 10.30pm start, with Ball vs Goodman scheduled before the all-British heavyweight clash in the co-main event.
DAZN PPV is the only place to watch the Ball vs Goodman fight from the UK and Ireland. Saturday’s action isn’t available as part of your regular DAZN subscription, with a £19.99 pay-per-view price set for UK fans.
The whole night of action is also available to watch via DAZN PPV in Europe (€19,99), America ($49.99) and Australia ($49.95).
Ball vs Goodman: Tale of the Tape
| Nick Ball | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality | English | ||||||
| Age | 28 | ||||||
| Height | 5’2″ | ||||||
| Reach | 65″ | ||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||
| Total Fights | 23 | ||||||
| Record | 22-0-1 (13 KO’s) | ||||||
| Sam Goodman | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian | ||||||
| Age | 26 | ||||||
| Height | 5’6.5″ | ||||||
| Reach | 66.5″ | ||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||
| Total Fights | 20 | ||||||
| Record | 20-0 (8 KO’s) | ||||||
