Abdullah Mason: record, next fight and profile →
By the time Abdullah Mason returned from thrilling the live crowd in Norfolk, Virginia, having come through a wild two-round Fight of the Year contender, a blistering shootout with Yohan Vasquez, the boxing world was buying into the Mason hype a little more, but Sheba was a little less enthused.
Undefeated lightweight Abdullah Mason is quickly becoming a name to watch in boxing. Known for his bold “appetite for smoke” slogan and his reputation as a show stealer on undercards, Mason now has another goal in his sights: 2024 Prospect of the Year.
Abdullah Mason improved to 16-0 (14 KOs) with an exciting second round win over Dominican veteran Yohan Vasquez all but earning him the 2024 Prospect of the Year title.
On Friday in Norfolk, Virginia, Troy Isley inched closer to a middleweight title shot with a disciplined and skilled win over Tyler Howard – while Abdullah Mason made a much bigger noise.
Trainer Mark DeLuca knows junior welterweight Mike Ohan Jnr’s reality in the ring. Two obvious options exist for the Massachusetts boxer: he can fight hand-picked local opponents for little reward, or he can take on top-tier talent, often with more experience and backing than he has.
Troy Isley’s 10-round bout with Tyler “Hercules” Howard will now be the co-main event on the bill headlined by Keyshawn Davis-Gustavo Lemos on Friday, November 8.
Mark DeLuca, a seasoned trainer with a blue-collar approach to boxing, understood the harsh realities of the sport when he prepared his fighter, Mike Ohan Jr., for a bout against highly touted lightweight Abdullah Mason.
Lightweight Abdullah Mason continues to impress with wisdom beyond his 20 years, fighting with the composure of a veteran.
It was all A-sides on the opening portion of Saturday’s undercard in Quebec City, Canada, as Oseleys Iglesias and Abdullah Mason took care of business in particularly quick and spectacular fashion.