Abdullah Mason vs Joe Cordina
Boxing’s youngest world champion is returning home for a spectacular Independence Day showdown. On July 4, Abdullah Mason will defend his WBO lightweight title against Welsh former world champion Joe Cordina. This explosive matchup headlines the inaugural broadcast of “The Fight,” a new monthly live boxing series presented by TNT Sports and DAZN. The highly anticipated event takes place at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University.
Ticket Sales and Broadcast Details for The Fight
Fans eagerly waiting to witness this historic night can grab their seats soon. Tickets officially go on sale this Friday, May 8, at 12:00 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster. For those watching from home, the main card kicks off live at 8:00 p.m. ET. The event will be broadcast co-exclusively in the United States on TNT and DAZN, and globally on DAZN.
A Historic Homecoming for Abdullah Mason
Mason boasts a flawless 20-0 record with 17 knockouts. He quickly transitioned from a top prospect to a world champion. Now, he is thrilled to showcase his skills in front of his hometown crowd. Mason promised a war, inviting everyone to witness his very first homecoming title defense. However, Cordina, holding a 19-1 record, is determined to spoil the party and capture a world title in a second weight class.
“This is an important moment for Abdullah Mason, as he makes the first defense of his world title in front of his people,” said Top Rank President Todd duBoef. “Joe Cordina is a former world champion, with the Olympic and professional experience to take him into deep waters. With Bruce Carrington defending his crown and Tiger Johnson returning home, both against undefeated opponents, it will be a special Independence Day celebration for the city and a perfect launch of ‘The Fight’ series from TNT Sports and DAZN.”
Bruce Carrington Returns in the Co-Main Event
The action does not stop with the main event. In the co-main feature, Bruce Carrington puts his WBC featherweight title on the line. The undefeated Brooklyn native faces a tough challenge against Mexico’s Rene Palacios. Carrington recently secured his absolute champion status and is ready to deliver an unforgettable performance in Ohio. Palacios is equally motivated, fighting to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a world champion.
Undercard Action Featuring Hometown Hero Tiger Johnson
Cleveland native and US Olympian Tiger Johnson is also stepping into the ring. Johnson brings his undefeated record into a thrilling 10-round welterweight clash against the unbeaten Christopher Guerrero. Both fighters are eager to steal the show. Fans will also see lightweight knockout artist Deric Davis take on Carlos Ramos. Additionally, the preliminary card features Abdullah’s brothers, Abdurrahman and Ibrahim Mason, competing in separate four-round bouts.
