Overview
- Mason won by unanimous decision in Riyadh with scores of 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113 to move to 20-0 (17 KOs) as Noakes fell to 17-1 (15 KOs).
- CompuBox-style stats showed Mason landing 214 total punches (158 power) to Noakes’ 152 total (134 power).
- An accidental clash of heads in Round 3 opened a cut above Noakes’ left eye, and the fight continued after a ringside doctor’s check.
- In his first 12-round test and first time past six, Mason steadied late and surged in the championship rounds to secure the verdict.
- The bout took place on the Ring IV: Night of Champions card at ANB Arena on DAZN pay-per-view, and discussion quickly turned to a potential rematch or unifications with names such as Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis.