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\nA Battle of Chins<\/p>\n
Noakes can\u2019t be counted out in this fight, as he\u2019s got power in both hands and a toughness that could keep him in the contest long enough to unload his nuclear bombs on Mason\u2019s chin. This fight could come down to which of the two has the better chin. Abdullah has been hurt against far lesser punchers than Noakes, and that\u2019s not a good sign going into Saturday\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you think of boxing, you need to think of Abdullah Mason, who is going to become boxing\u2019s youngest active world champion,\u201d said Abdullah Mason to DAZN<\/a>, ahead of his battle against Sam Noakes this Saturday night for the vacant WBO lightweight title.<\/p>\n Lightweight Sharks Ahead<\/p>\n Even if Mason, 21, is victorious on Saturday night against Noakes, there are fighters in the lightweight division who could bring him down to earth. These are some of the top talents at 135 that might prove to be too much for Abdullah in the future:<\/p>\n Floyd Schofield Mason\u2019s management needs to steer him clear of Schofield and 2020 Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz. Those two are all wrong for the young Mason. Cruz\u2019s defensive skills and experience are in another galaxy in comparison to Abdullah\u2019s. As for Schofield, his one-punch power and hand speed would make him a nightmare for Mason.<\/p>\n Mason\u2019s Bad Habits<\/p>\n That bad habit that he has of leaving his head wide open when throwing uppercuts would leave him open to Schofield\u2019s right-hand power shots.<\/p>\n \u201cIn five years\u2019 time, I see myself at the top of wherever I\u2019m at in the sport. So, if that\u2019s my division at the time, I\u2019m at the top of my division. Wherever I\u2019m at in the sport, I see myself as being the best,\u201d said Mason.<\/p>\n Reality Check Incoming<\/p>\n In five years, Abdullah\u2019s career could be at the top or very possibly at the bottom if his chin can\u2019t withstand the kryptonite from the big hitters at 135, 140, and 147. It wouldn\u2019t be a huge surprise if Noakes exposes him on Saturday, shining a light on his limitations.<\/p>\n \u201cMe and Sam Noakes are both undefeated. Someone\u2019s \u2018O\u2019 has got to go. Pay attention to me because I\u2019m about to be boxing\u2019s youngest world champion. So, if you\u2019re a fan of boxing, I believe you\u2019ll be a fan of Abdullah Mason after watching me,\u201d said Mason.<\/p>\n RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA. NOV 20: The Ring IV Final Press Conferences, Boulevard City, Square 2, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 20th November 2025 during \u201cThe Ring IV\u201d fight week. Queensberry Promotions. Credit: Queensberry\/Leigh Dawney<\/p>\n RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA. NOV 20: The Ring IV Final Press Conferences, Boulevard City, Square 2, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 20th November 2025 during \u201cThe Ring IV\u201d fight week. Queensberry Promotions. Credit: Queensberry\/Leigh Dawney<\/p>\n Bob Smith has been writing for Boxing News 24 since 2008, making him one of the site\u2019s longest-serving contributors. With well over a decade of experience, he has established himself as a senior boxing writer who delivers reliable coverage of the global fight scene.<\/p>\n Bob\u2019s work includes fight reports, news pieces, and features that highlight both world champions and rising contenders, giving fans a clear view of the sport\u2019s past and present. Known for his consistency, accuracy, and deep understanding of boxing, Bob remains a trusted voice for readers looking to stay informed on the worldwide fight game.<\/p>\n Boxing News 24<\/a> \u00bb – An Analyst’s Perspective<\/a> \u00bb Abdullah Mason Crowns Himself Boxing\u2019s Next Superstar, but Sam Noakes\u2019 TNT Power Could Blow Up His Coronation in Riyadh<\/p>\n Last Updated on 11\/20\/2025 \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Abdullah Mason is already crowning himself as the next star in the sport heading into his title fight…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":274254,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[2560,112587,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-274253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-boxing","tag-boxing","tag-boxingnleigh-dawney-photographynthe-ring-ivnqueensberry-promotionsnfinal-press-conferencesnboulevard-citynriyadhnsaudi-arabia","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=274253"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/274254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=274253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=274253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=274253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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