Rey Vargas vs. Nick Ball in Saudi Arabia

Mexican Rey Vargas, featherweight champion of the World Boxing Council, will face British Nick Ball, as part of a card that will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, March 8 which will feature the heavyweight clash Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou.

Vargas, 33 years old, who has 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.
Ball, 26, is undefeated with a record of 19 wins, winning 11 by knockout, having his first opportunity to become world champion. He currently holds the WBC Silver title.
This card is presnted by Matchroom Boxing, Queensberry Promotions, DAZN, with the approval of the advisor of the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheik.