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Mason vs. Nakathila Heads Top Rank Card After Davis’s Weight Miss

Mason enters Saturday’s 10-round showdown as an 18-0 favorite at Norfolk’s Scope Arena

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Overview

  • Keyshawn Davis missed weight by 4.3 pounds and was stripped of his title, leading to the cancellation of his bout with Edwin De Los Santos and elevation of Mason vs. Nakathila to main event status.
  • Abdullah Mason arrives undefeated at 18-0 with 16 knockouts and is installed as a heavy favorite at -3000 odds, according to BetMGM.
  • Jeremia Nakathila, a 26-4 veteran with 21 KOs from Uukwanangaya, Namibia, seeks to rebound in his first U.S. fight after three wins in Southern Africa.
  • The 10-round lightweight clash is set for June 7 at the 10,253-seat Scope Arena in Norfolk, with ring walks projected for around midnight Eastern Time.
  • Viewers in the United States can livestream the main card on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ and Disney+ at no extra cost for ESPN+ subscribers.