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This is Mason’s first title defense since becoming the youngest male world champion in boxing . The fight is also historic as the first boxing card on TNT in the United States, with a simulcast deal between TNT and DAZN
What’s next? The winner likely faces Joe Cordina (who still holds mandatory status) . Who would you rather see?
The Masons on the card – two of Mason’s brothers (Ibrahim and Abdurrahman) are fighting on the prelims. How big is this moment for the family?
The “awkward” factor – two guys who respect each other stepping in the ring. Does that change the dynamic?
Will Mason use the lessons from the Noakes fight? He learned he can’t just rely on his power . Does he box from the outside or try to prove a point?
Who wins? Does Mason’s power overwhelm Bell early, or does Bell’s experience and reach advantage cause problems?
We’re at the top level. We’ve been in there with all the styles in the world. Boxing is all about adjustments.
It’s something that me and my brothers been looking forward to doing since we were amateurs. It’s big for not only Cleveland now, but it’s on TNT, so this is a national stage, DAZN.
Boxing is offense, defense and IQ, and you’ve got to put it together and tailor it to the person you’re stepping in the ring with.
I’m the youngest world champion in boxing for a reason, and I’m prepared to show that when I step in the ring.
I definitely didn’t expect this fight to be happening. I didn’t see myself fighting him, but everything happens for a reason. It’s a great opportunity for him, and it’s going to save the day.
This fight was totally unexpected for both men. Mason was supposed to face Joe Cordina, but when Cordina’s visa fell through, Bell got the call—and Mason is grateful
That’s definitely my guy, but boxing is boxing. He got the call, he accepted the fight, so we’re going to get it on. After that, we can go back to being guys after the fight.
It’s a little awkward. That’s definitely my guy, for sure. We’ve been in the gym, had conversations. I’m cool with his team, cool with him, his pops.
Mason and Bell have sparred together and share a cordial relationship outside the ring. Mason actually admitted it feels a bit strange
It caught me by surprise,” Bell said. “It wasn’t an ideal opponent for me. I didn’t really have thoughts on fighting Abdullah, especially no time soon, but everything made sense.
He is three inches taller than Mason with a four-inch reach advantage
Bell was already in camp for an IBF title eliminator against Andy Cruz, so he steps in on short notice but fully prepared
Bell is a late replacement for Joe Cordina, who was forced out due to visa issues
Every fight is different, and it definitely gave me some insight into how I’ll approach the rest of my career,” Mason said of the Noakes fight
He was dropped twice by Yohan Vasquez in 2024 before recovering to stop him, and against Noakes, he had to rely on his boxing IQ down the stretch rather than trying to force a knockout
The fight was a Fight of the Year contender and taught Mason that his power alone wouldn’t always be enough
Mason captured the vacant WBO title in November with a grueling unanimous decision over Sam Noakes in Saudi Arabia.
The Fight: WBO Lightweight Title | Location: Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio | Date: July 4, 2026
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