Nick Ball vs. Ronnie Rios undercard: Complete list of fights before the main event in boxing 2024

Nick Ball is ready for an unforgettable homecoming fight when the Liverpool-born fighter defends his WBA featherweight title against Ronny Rios on October 5. The 12-round fight plus undercard action will air on ESPN+ in the US

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Ball (20-0-1) was on a three-fight streak last year. He defeated Isaac Dogboe and held Rey Vargas to a controversial draw in the WBC featherweight title fight. Although he came up short against Vargas, he took on WBA champ Raymond Ford in a 5 on 5 Queensberry vs. Matchroom event and prevailed on points.

The still-hungry Ball, the favorite for the first time in a long time, wants to retain the gold while proving his skills in front of family and friends.

“I haven't worked so hard my whole life to get to this point and now let someone take me. That’s definitely not going to happen… He’s just another opponent, to be honest,” Ball said via Boxing Scene. “He’s a fighter who’s coming to me – which I respect – and trying to take my world title from me.”

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“It's a chance for him, so he'll try to grab it with both hands, but that won't happen if you face me.”

Rios (34-4), a National Golden Gloves and two-time U.S. national bantamweight champion, is making his third world title fight. He lost to Vargas for the WBC super bantamweight title in 2017 and to Murodjon Akhmadaliev for the IBF belt in 2022. His last fight took place in April after a two-year break.

Local gold is at stake on the undercard while several young prospects are ready to impress.

Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios undercard

Here's a breakdown of all the action on the Ball vs. Rios card.

Jack Rafferty vs. Henry Turner

• Division/Weight: Super light
• Rafferty record: 23-0
• Turner record: 13-0
• Belt at stake: British and Commonwealth

The co-function will see Jack Rafferty vs. Henry Turner for the British and Commonwealth super lightweight titles.

Rafferty (23-0) won the Commonwealth super lightweight belt against Lee Appleyard in December. “Demolition Man” has 14 wins by knockout.

A European champion and seven-time national champion, Turner (13-0) has five wins by knockout. The Hammersmith-born fighter hopes to go 2-0 in 2024.

Andrew Cain vs. Lazaro Casseres

• Division/Weight: Bantamweight
• Cain Record: 12-1
• Casseres record: 11-1
• Belt at stake: N/A

Andrew Cain faces Lazaro Casseres.

Cain (12-1), a four-time national champion, is 2-0 in 2024 and won the British and Commonwealth bantamweight titles against Ashley Lane in July. The 28-year-old has eleven wins by knockout.

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Casseres (11-1) is competing outside of Colombia for the first time. The 27-year-old has won two straight by knockout, both in 2024.

Jadier Herrera vs. Oliver Flores

• Division/Weight: Light
• Herrera record: 15-0
• Flores record: 31-5-2
• Belt at stake: N/A

Jadier Herrera faces Oliver Flores.

Herrera (15-0) has thirteen wins by knockout. The 22-year-old Cuban sensation has quickly impressed in the ring and hopes to come into 2024 at 4-0.

Flores (31-5-2) has only fought for local gold in his career. The Nicaraguan fighter has not won consecutive contests since 2019 and is 2-2 in his last four fights. He has 20 wins by knockout.

James McGivern vs. Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce

• Division/Weight: Light
• McGivern record: 9-0
• Arce record: 17-16-2
• Belt at stake: N/A

Below is the map James McGivern vs. Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce.

A two-time gold medalist at the amateur level, including a medal at the Commonwealth Games, McGivern (9-0) has three wins by knockout. The Belfast-born fighter hopes to go 2-0 in 2024.

Arce (17-16-2) is on a five-fight losing streak, with three losses in 2024. The Argentine has seven wins by knockout.

Brad Strand vs. Marvin Solano

• Division/Weight: Super bantamweight
• Beach record: 11-1
• Solano record: 24-19
• Belt at stake: N/A

Brad Strand faces Marvin Solano.

A multiple-time national champion, Strand (11-1) has three wins by knockout. The Liverpool-based 27-year-old is looking to bounce back after failing to win British and Commonwealth super bantamweight gold in his last outing.

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Solano (24-19) is on a thirteen-fight losing streak, with eight straight losses by decision. His last win was in 2021.

Jack Turner vs. Gonzalo Corinaldesi

• Division/Weight: Bantamweight
• Turner record: 8-0
• Corinaldesi record: 5-6-1
• Belt at stake: N/A

Jack Turner faces Gonzalo Corinaldesi.

Turner (8-0) is 5-0 in 2024 with only one fight going the distance. “El Terrier” is competing in Dubai a month after defeating Vikram Singh Jestha.

Corinaldesi (5-6-1) is 2-2 in his last four fights. “El Polaco” is aiming for its first win of 2024 after losing in April.

Nelson Birchall vs. Mark Butler

• Division/Weight: Super featherweight
• Birchall record: 5-0
• Butler record: 3-12
• Belt at stake: N/A

Nelson Birchall faces Mark Butler.

Birchall, a seven-time national champion and world bronze medalist (5-0), is 4-0 in 2024 after turning pro a year ago. The 20-year-old has two wins by knockout.

Butler (3-12) won his first fight since 2019 in June, ending a 12-fight losing streak.

Boma Brown vs. Amine Boucetta

• Division/Weight: Heavyweight
• Brown record: 4-0
• Boucetta record: 8-16
• Belt at stake: N/A

Finally, Boma Brown faces Amine Boucetta.

Wembley-born Brown (4-0) is aiming for 3-0 in 2024.

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Boucetta (8-16) is on a seven-fight losing streak and is 1-7 heading into 2024. The Belgian has not won consecutive competitions since 2018.

Nick Ball vs. Ronny Rios switch-on info

• Date: Saturday, October 5th
• Time: 2 p.m. ET | 11am PT | 7pm BST | 4am AEST
• Main Event Start Time (Approximately): 5:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 p.m. PT | 10:30pm BST | 7:30am AEST
• Location: M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool, England
• How to watch:
  • UNITED KINGDOM: TNT Sports (£3.99/month or £39.99/year via Discovery+)