Fans baffled at ‘awkward’ fight as they can’t get over the height difference between boxers on AJ vs Ngannou undercard

BOXING fans were left absolutely stunned after seeing the height difference between Rey Vargas and Nick Ball.

Liverpool’s Ball challenged the Mexican for the WBC featherweight title on the undercard of Anthony Joshua‘s crossover clash with Francis Ngannou.

Nick Ball challenged Rey Vargas for the WBC featherweight title in Saudi Arabia on Friday nightGETTY

The height difference was apparent as soon as the fight got underwayGETTY

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Vargas established his jab quickly to keep Ball at bay[/caption]

The height difference between the 5’11 Vargas and 5’2 Ball was apparent during their pre-fight face-offs.

But it was really on show when they went to war in the Kingdom Arena, prompting a slew of comments from fight fans.

One wrote: “Funniest height difference I have ever seen.”

Another said: “Still can’t get over this height difference!”

And another said: “The height difference between these 2 fighters is hilarious.”

One remarked: “I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such a difference in height between two boxers.”

Another bemused watcher said: “This fight just looks funny to me.

“What’s the height difference here?”

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And another said: “Nah the height difference is crazy, just looks awkward in there.”

Ball’s promoter Frank Warren was left stunned by the height difference between after seeing the pair face off midweek, saying: “It’s a tough fight [for Ball].

“I didn’t realise the absolute [size] disparity.

“I think that’s an advantage for Nick and I hope that’s an advantage, he’ll even make himself smaller.

“All Vargas will be doing is punching down and maybe trying to lift his shots up.

“He’s a quality fighter and he’s fighting a quality challenger.

“I honestly feel Nick has the tools to do it and fingers crossed that’ll be the case.”

Ball enters his first crack at a world title on the back of a decision win over former WBO light-featherweight champ Issac Dogboe.

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Nick Ball tried his best to make the fight a scrappy affair[/caption]