Nick Ball retained his status as Britain's only male world champion in a tough win over resolute Sam Goodman.

Ball was defending his WBA featherweight title against Australian challenger Goodman on the undercard of Moses Itauma's high-profile tilt with Dillian Whyte in the Middle East.

The Liverpudlian, who has often been branded a 'mini' version of ferocious punching legend Mike Tyson, was favourite to defend his belt against Goodman.

His rival finally got his shot at a new weight having previously missed out on a showdown with undisputed super-bantamweight king Naoya Inoue after suffering injuries .

The boxing community has become accustomed to pure aggression and ferocious-hitting action from 'The Wrecking Ball' in his fights to date.

Ball was the UK's only male boxing world ch

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