British featherweight champion Nick "Wrecking Ball" Ball (21-0-1, 12 KOs) defends his WBA title against veteran TJ "The Power" Doheny (26-5, 20 KOs) this Saturday at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena. The event streams live on DAZN starting at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Ball enters as a significant -1800 favorite, while Doheny sits as an +850 underdog. The undefeated champion captured the title in 2024 against Raymond Ford and successfully defended it with a 10th-round TKO over Ronny Rios.

At just 5'2", Ball relies on relentless pressure, high punch output, and devastating body shots to overwhelm opponents. The 28-year-old champion has shown excellent head movement and a tight guard to complement his aggressive style.

The 38-year-old Doheny, a former IBF super bantamweight champion, looks to rebound after a 7th-round stoppage loss to Naoya Inoue. The 5'6" southpaw brings experience and a significant height advantage but faces an uphill battle against the younger, fresher Ball.

Tale of the Tape highlights:

• Ball: 21-0-1 (12 KOs), Age 28, Height 5'2"
• Doheny: 26-5 (20 KOs), Age 38, Height 5'6"

Fight Analysis: Ball's relentless pressure and body attack should eventually wear down the veteran Doheny. While the challenger's southpaw stance and reach advantage may create early problems, Ball's conditioning and output will likely prove too much as the fight progresses.

Prediction: Ball by late stoppage Best Bet: Fight Ends Inside the Distance (-188)

The betting odds heavily favor Ball, but better value can be found in method of victory props rather than the moneyline.

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