Nick Ball Stops TJ Doheny in Controversial Title Defense in Liverpool

Nick Ball successfully defended his WBA featherweight title against TJ Doheny in a challenging match at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena, stopping Doheny in the tenth round as his corner threw in the towel. The fight was intense, with Ball landing cleaner shots while Doheny, despite being outmatched, fought valiantly, enduring heavy punishment throughout the contest. Ball received a point deduction in the ninth round for throwing Doheny to the canvas, a move that raised eyebrows but did not affect the outcome. Doheny's right eye was swollen shut, significantly limiting his vision and ability to defend himself by the later rounds. Ball, now 22-0-1, expressed confidence in pursuing a unification bout with WBC champion Stephen Fulton, while Doheny's future remains uncertain after suffering his sixth career loss. The match showcased Ball's resilience and skill, solidifying his status in the featherweight division.