Nick Ball vs.Brandon Figueroa fight predictions, odds, undercard and start time - CBS Sports

The main featherweight duo will face each other on Saturday in Liverpool, England

Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa predictions, undercard, odds, preview, start time and where to watch

The top-heavy pair goes head-to-head on Saturday in Liverpool, England

5-foot-5 WBA lightweight champion Nick Ball is used to not being physically fit in the ring.That will be the case Saturday when Ball puts his title on the line against 5-foot-9 Brandon Figueroa at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.

Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) became one of the most dynamic and exciting champions in boxing after defeating Ray Ford in June 2024 to capture the belt.

Ball breaks his stride with a forward style, lands on his opponent's chest and unleashes a steady stream of punches.

He will have a ready partner in Figueroa (26-2-1, 19 KOs), the former WBC junior featherweight champion.Figueroa lost the title in his first fight to Stephen Fulton, a 2021 bout that won CBS Sports Fight of the Year.

The other loss of Figueroa's business is up to Fulfusion, now in February 2025 by a feather.Figueroa has returned to a prisoner with win over Joet Gonzlez.He is now in 4-1 in 126 pounds.

He said his sights would be on a unification fight, with Bruce Carrington (WBC), Angelo Leo (IBF) and Rafael Espinosa (WBO) holding the other featherweight world championships, should Bull get past Figueroa.

Let's take a look at the rest of the undercard on Saturday before making a prediction and expert picks on the main event below

Ball vs. Figueroa game card, odds

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

- Nick Ball (c) -450, +330 vs.Brandon Figueroa, WBA featherweight title

- Andrew Cain -1000 and Alejandro Jair Gonzalez +600, lightweight

- Jack Turner vs. Juan Carlos Martinez Urbina, Jr. Lightweight

Ruben Gonzalez +800, junior Brad -1600 vs

Where to watch Ball vs. Figueroa

Date: Saturday, February 7.Venue: M&S Bank Arena - Liverpool, England.

Start Time: 2pm (Main Card)

Watch: DAZN (subscription required)

Despite his tall, lean frame, Figueroa is a fighter who likes to perform and work on his body.Figueroa's propensity to perform will make Ball the task of closing the gap, which is always a step forward for someone as short as the champion.

What will decide this fight is whether Figueroa can fight his emotions and let the ball slide for hard jabs.If Figueroa can punt the ball out, an upset is played.From toe to toe, the ball is limited, and Figueroa has to strike, making it difficult to do the physical work that is the cornerstone of his attacking style.Pick: Nick Ball by UD