Abdullah Mason, a lightweight title contender with a record of 13 wins and 0 losses, with 11 wins by knockout, emerged victorious over Ronal Long with a fourth-round knockout. The fight took place on Saturday night at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, showing an impressive performance that elevated him in the rankings.
Despite initially being relegated from the main card by Top Rank promoters, Mason’s outstanding performance against Ronal Long earned him the spotlight for the evening, surpassing even the main event between Jared Anderson and Riyad Mahy. Fans were pleased with his performance, showcasing his strength and skills in the ring.
The fight saw Mason knocking Ron down twice, initially with straight left and right punches in the first round, and later with a powerful body shot in the fourth round that forced the referee to stop the match at 1:02 of the round. While some boxing enthusiasts felt the stoppage was premature as Ron seemed willing to continue, Mason’s dominance was evident throughout the match.
Ron displayed resilience, lasting through the first three rounds despite enduring heavy blows from Mason. However, in the decisive fourth round, Mason landed a critical blow to Ron’s body that incapacitated him, leading to the eventual knockout. Ron’s decision to trade blows rather than recover proved detrimental as Mason capitalized on his vulnerability.
Following this impressive victory, Mason appears poised for a shot at a world title in the near future. Moving up to the 140-pound division could further expedite his journey towards a championship opportunity.
