Abdullah Mason Eyes History: 21-Year-Old Targets WBO Lightweight Title vs. Sam Noakes

From Hype to Hardware

In a spot with Max Kellerman on Inside The Ring, Mason didn’t hide his ambition:

“I started this year as boxing’s top prospect, and I believe I’ll finish off this year as boxing’s youngest world champion.”

Bookmakers largely agree: despite having never fought at the elite championship level, Mason has been installed as a heavy favorite on some boards. The confidence stems from a blistering 2025 in which he stopped Manuel Jaimes, Carlos Ornelas, and Jeremia Nakathila, showcasing hand speed, composure, and finishing instincts beyond his years.

The Test: Sam Noakes

Noakes arrives undefeated with a high ranking and a reputation for pressure and power. While his résumé lacks marquee names, his form and efficiency make him Mason’s most credible opponent to date the kind of test that separates phenoms from champions.

Stakes and Style

• Mason: Switch-hitting poise, fast triggers, and a patient finisher against increasingly durable opposition.

• Noakes: Front-foot pressure, compact power, and the willingness to turn technical rounds into trench fights.

If Mason controls range and timing, his counters should find a home. If Noakes collapses the pocket and forces exchanges, the fight could flip on a single sequence.

“One of Boxing’s Biggest Up-and-Coming Names”

Mason says the moment won’t swallow him:

“I’m taking it serious and I’m focused. A world championship is a huge step up. Once I do this, it kinda solidifies me as one of boxing’s biggest up-and-coming names.”

Hype becomes history or hard lessons on November 22. For Mason, it’s the fast lane to stardom; for Noakes, it’s the chance to rewrite the script. Either way, the WBO lightweight throne gets a new and unbeaten owner.