Boxing News: Abdullah Mason gets big boost from Top Rank ahead of Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan fight

Abdullah Mason He must be super happy right now! His eighth round match against the veteran from Puerto Rico is coming up. Luis Lebron appeared on Saturday's main card Shakur Stevenson versus Artem Harutyunyan Announced today by Top Rank, the Bedford, Ohio native has made a formidable climb through his weight class to become one of the most promising young talents in boxing.

Mason has knocked out Ronal Ron, Benjamin Grumento and Jose Cardenas three times in a row over the past eight months and is set to make his debut in a televised bout at the Prudential Center in Newark. Even the unbeaten 20-year-old boxer couldn't contain his excitement upon hearing the great news.

Abdullah Mason summed up the excitement in six words:

Speaking of X, Top Rank today “An 8-round bout between @AbdullahMason_ vs. Luis Lebron has been added to Saturday's televised main card.” So Mason quickly jumped on board to express his excitement, writing: “4 days left until I appear on @espn.” In addition to Mason, the card features some great fighters that fans will want to see on ESPN this weekend.

Besides Shakur Stevenson's final fight under Top Rank, Oshakie Foster He will be defending his WBC junior lightweight title against a Brazilian Olympic gold medalist. Robson Conceição The main event of the night. But that's not all! Rising Star Keyshawn Davis Exciting card fighting featuring Mexican power puncher Miguel Madueño 10 round match.

Since turning professional with Top Rank in November 2021, the 20-year-old has seen nothing but success in the ring, which has caught the eye of veteran promoter and head of Top Rank. Bob Arum.

Bob Arum marvels at Mason's breathtaking performance

Before Mason's dramatic showdown in the ring against Ronal Ron in April, Bob Arum couldn't help but praise Mason's past and future accomplishments in the ring. In fact, the Cleveland, Ohio resident has won all of his bouts by knockout, except for his eighth bout against Cesar Villaraga in August 2023 and his fourth bout against Angel Reboller in August 2022.

So, in an interview with Ring Magazine, the oldest boxing publication, Arum proudly said: “Abdullah Mason is an incredible talent. His performance in the ring is truly breathtaking and we look forward to promoting his fights for many years to come. He is set to become a huge star in boxing.” But despite his immense success, Arum is following Top Rank's mantra to help Mason succeed.

Emphasizing Mason’s youth, Arum said: “A lot of people are saying he can compete with older players but we don't want to rush him. There is no need to rush Abdullah.”

That being said, it seems like Mason's time to prove himself has finally come. He faces a much older 31-year-old Luis Lebron next weekend, and the only way he'll make an impression will be with a knockout win that fans in the stands and at home are dying to see. Do you think Abdullah Mason can do it again in his TV debut?