Nick Ball to win in rounds 5-8 NOW 3/1 - as the Brit puts his WBA featherweight title on the line against Australia's Sam Goodman in Riyadh
WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball will put his belt on the line against Australia's Sam Goodman - as the pair of undefeated fighters hope to come away with the win and set up a mouthwatering clash with multiple division world champion Naoya Inoue.
Ball enters this weekend's contest off the back of a strong showing against TJ Doheny - with the Englishman winning by TKO in the tenth round.
And he is expected to continue his winning ways this weekend - with Ball a short 1/5 favourite to have his hand raised.
Meanwhile, Goodman is a 7/2 outsider to upset the applecart, while a draw is the widest in the market at 16/1.
Goodman put forth a dominant performance last time out - with the slick Aussie cruising to a unanimous decision victory in Sydney.
Elsewhere, in addition to the Fight Outright market outlined above - Sky Bet are offering a Price Boost for this contest.
Enhanced from 5/2 to 3/1 - the bet requires Ball to win the fight in rounds 5-8.
Sky Bet odds for Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman:
Nick Ball 1/5
Sam Goodman 7/2
Draw 16/1
Sky Bet Price Boost for Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman:
Nick Ball to win the fight in rounds 5-8
WAS 5/2 NOW 3/1
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