
World Boxing Council featherweight champion Rey Vargas will face British Nick Ball, as part of a fight extravaganza in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 8th, which will also feature the heavyweight clash Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou.
Vargas 33, who has built a record of 36 victories in 37 fights, with 22 by knockout, with one loss, will make the first defense of his WBC featherweight title.
While wily Ball, 26, is undefeated with a record of 19 wins including 11 KO`s, having his first opportunity to become world champion. He currently holds the WBC Silver title.
It`s organized by Matchroom Boxing, Queensberry Promotions and DAZN, with the approval of the advisor of the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheik.
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