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Ball vs Doheny Prediction, Picks and Odds for March 15: Champ KO is Best Bet
It will be a slugfest when Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight belt against TJ Doheny. Don’t read too much if you’re betting on boxing odds as they are too wide. The challenger is being underwritten as a former champion who’s fought some of the best, including Naoya Inoue. We’re not ruling Doheny out here as we look at this bout from both sides.
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Ball vs Doheny How To Watch
- Fight: Nick Ball (21-0-1, 12 KOs), TJ Doheny (26-5-0, 20 KOs)
- Date/Time: Saturday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. ET
- Location: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, UK
- Ball vs Doheny Live Stream: Fubo TV
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Best Prop and Round Betting Picks for Ball vs Doheny
1. Ball (-190) Eventually Stops Challenger
What’s not to love about Nick Ball? He is a rare specimen as an active champion. This is his fourth world title fight in just over a year. And if you look at who he’s faced (Rey Vargas, Ronny Rios and Raymond Ford), it makes it even more impressive. It’s why he’s a whopping -5000 favorite here. This is an absurd boxing betting line but also denotes how quickly Ball’s stock has risen.
“He’s just been fabulous at what he’s done, how he’s taken advantage of the opportunities that he’s had and showing the world what he’s all about,” Frank Warren told BoxingScene, even going as far as stoking boxing rumors on a bout with Inoue himself.
That’s good to hear for a workhorse like Ball. He’s a fighter’s fighter and one who wins bouts by plowing through his opponents. He is not the hardest hitter but his high work rate and prolific style can lead to a stoppage, especially against an aging veteran like Doheny.
That’s why the best way to bet on Ball is to look to the boxing prop bets. A KO prop for Ball is only at -190 and is not a bad bargain. Doheny is durable but could be battle-worn at this point in his career. Inoue just destroyed his body.
Ball is also smaller than Doheny, which may make it easier for him to further break his body down. Over 12 rounds, we see the champion halting Doheny in our boxing picks.
Bet on Nick Ball To Win By KO or TKO (-190)
2. If Doheny Shocks the World, It’s Within Six Rounds
While Ball is the conventional boxing prediction, pardon us for suggesting a dog shot on Doheny. He already has value at 12/1. But this prop bet can’t be ignored at 40/1: A win for Doheny within the first six rounds. This is unlikely to happen but we give it better than a 2.4% chance of happening.
⏮️ Almost 18 Months Ago, TJ Doheny Stopped The Previously Undefeated Japhethlee Llamido In Japan In The 1st Round 🤯💥
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Doheny is not just some journeyman boxer who can hit hard. Per boxing stats, this man has won a world title and taken out prospects and grizzled veterans alike. He’s 38, yes, and he’s potentially in the twilight of his career. But he also hung in there with Inoue and still has the power to make Ball pay.
Furthermore, Ball’s aggression could work against him here. He is not reckless but will be the one pushing the fight. Doheny will be dangerous, especially early in the fight. “Power is the last to go,” as they say, and he could just land a punch that changes the complexion of this fight.
As such, we can throw some change on Doheny to win by KO at 16/1 or within the first six rounds at 40/1. Either is worth a boxing futures bet at these prices.
Bet on TJ Doheny To Win In Rounds 1-6 (+4000)
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
Question of the Day
How old is Nick Ball?
Nick Ball is 28 years old. He made his pro debut at 20 years old.
