In an intense fight held in Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Mason, at just 21 years old, was crowned the youngest boxing world champion today. Mason defeated Sam Noakes by unanimous decision, securing the vacant WBO lightweight title.
Mason, originally from Cleveland, demonstrated his skill by taking the victory with scorecards of 117-111, 115-113, and 115-113. This triumph marked the first time Mason was involved in a fight that exceeded six rounds.
Sam Noakes, from Maidstone, England, presented a tough battle, generating challenging moments for Mason. Despite this, the young American boxer achieved a deserved victory.
Noakes started aggressively, throwing punches in the first round. However, Mason responded in the second, establishing his jab. In the third round, Mason connected with a quick combination that destabilized Noakes, adding a left uppercut.
A clash of heads in the third round caused a cut above Noakes’ left eye. Despite this, he performed better in the fourth round, connecting a powerful right hand.
In the fifth round, Noakes managed to connect his best punch, a right hand, while Mason continued to land with left uppercuts.A Noakes was pleased that Mason opted for trading blows in rounds 4 and 5. However, the American resumed his jab in the sixth, regaining control. Noakes responded with a great seventh round, hurting Mason with a body shot and connecting hooks later on.
Mason, who was recently ranked in the Top 25 Under 25, intensified his attack in the eighth round and focused on the body in the tenth. Noakes struggled in the tenth, staggering after a left hook. The eleventh round was an exchange of blows, and the fight culminated with both boxers exchanging strong punches in the final round.
This brilliant fight opens the way for Mason, who could face great figures like Shakur Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis, Gervonta Davis, and Floyd Schofield.
