Is Mason Ready for Cruz, Tank & Foster? His WBO Win Says Yes

Abdullah Mason believes he’s now among the many finest within the light-weight division after capturing the vacant WBO title with an entertaining, show-stealing victory over Sam Noakes on Turki Alalshikh’s November twenty second card in Riyadh.

Within the eyes of many followers, Mason’s struggle in opposition to Noakes outperformed the headliner struggle between Devin Haney and Brian Norman Jr., along with the co-feature bout between David Benavidez and Anthony Yarde.

The Sharks Await: Cruz, Tank & Foster

The query now could be whether or not Prime Rank, the promoters for the 21-year-old Mason (20-0, 17 KOs) will select to place him in with the sharks within the 135-lb division, like these fighters:

O’Shaquie Foster
Andy Cruz
Floyd Schofield
Gervonta Davis
William Zepeda
Raymond Muratalla

I might add Shakur Stevenson to that blend, however his return to the light-weight division is iffy now that he’s chasing greatness/paydays outdoors of the burden class.

Prime Rank can be taking a danger by permitting Abdullah to struggle the highest abilities at 135, placing him liable to shedding to Cruz, Tank, and others at an early age. His entertaining fashion of combating places him within the firing line for photographs.

“This can be a door opener to much more greatness. So now we’re simply going to remain targeted and preserve bettering,” mentioned Abdullah Mason to Sky Sports activities Boxing.

We noticed that in his victory over the heavy puncher Noakes final November. That struggle was shut, with Mason successful by the scores 115-113, 117-111, and 115-113. He was compelled to field Noakes within the second half of the competition as a result of punishment he was absorbing from the aggressive knockout artist.

Mason’s Fashion: Thrilling however Harmful

Mason might be meals for skilled fighters like Andy Cruz, Foster, and Zepeda. These are fighters which have been across the recreation. Though Cruz has fought solely six professional fights, his lengthy beginner background in Cuba places him on par with knowledgeable fighter with lots of expertise.

“I really feel like I’m one of many nice fighters in my division, and I’m going to maintain proving to be the most effective fighters in my division,” mentioned Mason.

“This can be a door opener to much more greatness. So now we’re simply going to remain targeted and preserve bettering.”