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Mason, Noakes Clash for Vacant WBO Lightweight Title in Riyadh

The matchup was elevated to a championship after WBO action over Keyshawn Davis missing weight.

Overview

  • Abdullah Mason (19-0, 17 KOs) meets Sam Noakes (17-0, 15 KOs) on Saturday, Nov. 22 at ANB Arena in Riyadh for the WBO lightweight belt.
  • The fight is part of Ring IV – Riyadh Season and will be shown on DAZN pay-per-view.
  • Both arrive with knockout rates near 90 percent, underscoring a matchup between two unbeaten finishers.
  • Mason brings a fast, precise southpaw style, while Noakes is a forward-pressing body puncher known for breaking opponents down.
  • Official weigh-in totals listed Mason at 134 pounds and Noakes at 134.9, with many pre-fight predictions leaning toward Mason, who at 21 could become one of the sport’s youngest world titleholders.