Tijuana boxer to fight for world title in Saudi Arabia

Tijuana boxer to fight for world title in Saudi Arabia

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Tijuana's Luis "Pantera" Nery has signed a contract to fight for the W.B.A. featherweight title in Saudi Arabia on Aug. 16. His opponent is England's Nick Ball, the undefeated and reigning champion. Back in February, Nery defeated Kyonosuke Kameda, earning him a shot at Ball. Tijuana boxer Munguía tests positive for banned substance after bout in Saudi Arabia Nery, 31, was born and raised in Tijuana and turned …

Aussie boxer agrees to major change to set up blockbuster world title fight

Australia’s Sam Goodman has been catapulted into a world title Ashes blockbuster against English superstar Nick Ball – with the undefeated challenger moving up in weight as part of his gutsy pursuit of gold.