Baker's TakeMason Defends WBO Lightweight Title in Cleveland as TNT Sports Launches 'The Fight' Series
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Mr Bagel
Abdullah Mason puts his WBO Lightweight Championship on the line tonight against Albert Bell in Cleveland, Ohio, headlining the inaugural edition of TNT Sports' new monthly boxing series, "The Fight." The event airs live on DAZN and TNT Sports, with the undercard and main event streaming simultaneously on truTV, according to Yahoo News New Zealand.
Mason, 22, enters the bout with a perfect 20-0 record and 17 knockouts. DraftKings reported that he was originally scheduled to face Joe Cordina, but Cordina was denied a visa to the United States, leading to the late replacement opponent in Bell. The champion fights in his hometown, adding a local element to the high-stakes title defense.
Yahoo News New Zealand noted that the event is part of a broader push by TNT Sports to establish a regular boxing presence on television, with "The Fight" slated to air monthly on TNT and truTV. The series represents a collaboration between TNT Sports and DAZN, bringing a made-for-TV spectacle to boxing fans on Independence Day.
According to Variety, streaming options are available for those without cable. The fight can be accessed via DAZN's subscription service, while TNT and truTV broadcasts are available through traditional pay-TV providers and certain live TV streaming platforms that carry the channels. No specific pricing or free trial details were provided in the coverage.
With Mason's knockout power and Bell's opportunity on short notice, the bout carries both title implications and narrative intrigue. DraftKings noted that Mason's 85% knockout rate makes him a dangerous favorite, though Bell, stepping in on late notice, could prove a tricky opponent for the young champion.
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