CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 01: Abdullah Mason looks on before the game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Wednesday July 1, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Finucane/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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WBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason didn’t get the opponent he wanted for his comeback fight on July 4, but the Cleveland native will continue to do his best to put on a show for the hometown fans. In front of a national audience at the Wolstein Center, Mason will defend his crown against veteran Albert Bell on the debut episode of The Fight. Let’s talk boxing.
Key facts at a glance
- Event: The Fight — Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell (WBO lightweight title)
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Venue: CSU Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio
- Main card: 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and DAZN
- Pre-stream: 7 p.m. ET on DAZN, Top Rank YouTube and Top Rank Classics on Roku
- Main Event Walks: about 10:15 p.m. ET (depending on the length of the undercard)
- Main Event: Abdullah Mason (20-0, 17 KOs) vs. Albert Bell (28-0, 9 KOs), 12 rounds
What time does Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell start?
The 4th of July event starts at 7 p.m. ET. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET. That’s plenty of time to nibble on the barbecue and sides before sitting down to watch the games.
ET stream at 7 p.m. runs two preview seasons on DAZN, Top Rank YouTube and Top Rank Classics on Roku. The main card 8 p.m. ET switches to TNT and truTV, with DAZN carrying everything around the world.
What time will Abdullah Mason and Albert Bell walk?
As usual, fight fans will have to wait a bit for the main event.
Mason and Bell should walk around 10:15 p.m. ET, though that number slides by how long the previous four periods last. As with any card, the ring-walk window can be moved earlier or later depending on the stops, so anyone who wants just the headliner will have to park in front of a screen by 10 p.m. ET.
How to watch Mason vs. Bell?
It’s unusual for boxing, but the Mason-Bell card offers many ways to watch.
In the US, the main card airs on TNT, truTV and DAZN, while the two-period prelims streams on DAZN, YouTube Top Rank and Top Rank Classics on Roku. Internationally, DAZN carries the full card, the same platform that aired recent shows like Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. Xander Zayas. This is launched The Fight, a new monthly boxing series from TNT Sports and DAZN.
Who else is fighting in The Mason vs. Bell Card?
It’s a family affair for Freemasons. While Abdullah is the main attraction, his brothers are also in on the action. In the co-main event, another young American star, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington defends his WBC featherweight title against Rene Palacios. In many ways, this is a preview of US Boxing.
In addition to the two title fights, Cleveland Olympian Tiger Johnson takes on fellow undefeated Christopher Guerrero and knockout artist Deric “Scooter” Davis takes on Carlos Ramos. Here’s the full lineup:
- WBO lightweight title (12 rounds): Abdullah Mason (c) vs. Albert Bell
- WBC featherweight title (12 rounds): Bruce Carrington (c) vs. Rene Palacios
- Welterweight (10 rounds): Tiger Johnson vs. Christopher Guerrero
- Lightweight (8 rounds): Deric “Scooter” Davis vs. Carlos Ramos
- Lightweight (4 rounds, stream): Abdurrahman Mason vs. Alvaro Cabral
- Super featherweight (4 rounds, stream): Ibrahim Mason vs. Erik Hanley
What is at stake for Abdullah Mason and Albert Bell?
Mason doesn’t just have his title on the line. fights in front of his hometown and gives title. Some fighters like Jaime Munguia have withered in this situation. Mason will have to guard against a possible disappointment. Bell is not the opponent Mason is preparing for, as he is the late replacement for Joe Cordina. Mason can’t take Belle lightly. He can’t just win. it must do so impressively.
A statement victory keeps the 22-year-old on track for unification talks in a lightweight division loaded with straps. For Belle, 33 and summoned shortly after Cordina was denied a visaan upset would rewrite a career the rankings had buried.
