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WBA Orders Featherweight Title Fight: Ball vs. Figueroa

10/14/2025

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The World Boxing Association (WBA) mandated a featherweight title bout between champion Nick Ball and challenger Brandon Figueroa on October 13, 2023.
The WBA granted a 30-day negotiation period, ending on November 12, 2023, for the bout, which is necessary as Ball must defend his title within nine months of winning it on June 1, 2024.
Nick Ball, with a record of 23-0-1, recently retained his title against Sam Goodman, while Brandon Figueroa, with a record of 26-2-1, earned his contender status by defeating Joet Gonzalez in July 2023.
If negotiations fail, a purse bid will be scheduled.

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Story summary

The World Boxing Association (WBA) mandated a featherweight title bout between champion Nick Ball and challenger Brandon Figueroa on October 13, 2023.
The WBA granted a 30-day negotiation period, ending on November 12, 2023, for the bout, which is necessary as Ball must defend his title within nine months of winning it on June 1, 2024.
Nick Ball, with a record of 23-0-1, recently retained his title against Sam Goodman, while Brandon Figueroa, with a record of 26-2-1, earned his contender status by defeating Joet Gonzalez in July 2023.
If negotiations fail, a purse bid will be scheduled.