Sam Goodman (20-0) gets a long-awaited crack at a world title when he takes on Englishman Nick Ball (22-0-1) in Riyadh on Sunday, August 17.
While it won't be in the division in which he found himself as the mandatory challenger, super bantamweight, circumstance has led Goodman down a different path.
Instead, the undefeated Aussie will be challenging for Ball's WBA featherweight world championship, moving up to take on the all-action Scouser.
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An upset win would cap off a remarkable 12-month rollercoaster for Goodman, who has experienced a raft of highs and lows.
Twice booked to face Naoya Inoue for all the belts at 122-pounds, Goodman was forced to postpone, and then withdraw from the fight, due to cuts suffered in sparring days out from the bout.
Incredibly, the first of those cuts was caused by Brad Strand, who happens to be Ball's main sparring partner.
Knowing he may have missed his chance for a crack at Inoue, Goodman answered the call to jump up to featherweight and challenge Ball in Saudi Arabia.
Here's what you need to know:
What time is Sam Goodman vs. Nick Ball?
Goodman and Ball face off as the chief support to the all-English heavyweight showdown between Dillian Whyte and Moses Itauma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, August 16 (Sun., August 17 in Aus.)
The main event is expected to begin shortly after 7am AEST, meaning Ball and Goodman are likely due in the ring some time around 6am AEST, depending on the length of earlier fights.
How to watch Sam Goodman vs. Nick Ball in Australia: TV channel, live stream
The Whyte vs. Itauma card is a pay-per-view event.
In Australia, fans can tune in through Foxtel's Main Event, or via Kayo PPV, for $49.95.
Click here to buy Whyte vs. Itauma / Ball vs. Goodman on Kayo
Alternatively, streaming platform DAZN will also broadcast the bout in Australia, also for $49.95.
Dillian Whyte vs. Moses Itauma full card
- Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte; heavyweight
- Nick Ball (C) vs Sam Goodman for the WBA featherweight title
- Ray Ford vs Abraham Nova; super featherweight
- Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye; heavyweight
- Hayato Tsutsumi vs Qais Ashfaq; super featherweight