Tim Bradley questions whether Abdullah Mason has the punching stamina to withstand the two-handed power of Sam Noakes in their 12-round fight in 34 days for the vacant WBO lightweight title at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. The event will be shown live on DAZN PPV for $59.99.
Can Mason take a shot?
Bradley says the experience of Noakes (17-0, 15 KOs), who has fought 12 rounds twice in the past two years, gives him an edge against the 21-year-old Mason (19-0, 17 KOs). The Top Rank promoted Abdullah blew away the lesser fighters he was fed.
Mason’s chin is a concern in this fight as he has looked shaky recently. He was knocked out twice in the first round last year by Yohan Vasquez on November 8th. Then there were the comments that Floyd Schofield Sr. said about how his son “destroy” Abdullah Maon in sparring. With Schofield’s power, it’s easy to believe. He hits too hard and is quick with his punches.
If He falls, He can rebuild
The good news is that if Mason does get knocked out by Noakes on November 22, he’s young enough to come back. As long as Top Rank closely matches Abdullah, as they did, he should be able to rebuild.
“We’re going to find out if Abdullah Mason is for real. This fight is going to test. If he doesn’t catch him early and he doesn’t catch him often, this guy, Noakes, is going to gain more confidence throughout the fight,” Tim Bradley said on his message. channelwhich the Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes fight on November 22 preview.
Mason’s bad habit of throwing uppercuts and body shots makes him vulnerable against almost anyone. Fighting him like this is going to put him at the mercy of anyone at 135 with decent strength. Against a big puncher like Noakes, it could be a nightmare for Mason.
Noakes Brings Real Power
“If he can get past that, we’re going to find out what the young phenom (Abdullah Mason) has. Can Noakes take the power of Mason, and also vice versa? Can Mason take the power of Noakes because Noakes also has dynamite in both hands?” said Bradley.
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Last updated on 19/10/2025
