Abdullah Mason will defend his WBO World Lightweight title against a different opponent, with Albert Bell stepping inside the ring on Sunday, July 5, from 10:00 AEST onwards.

Joe Cordina had initially been slated to fight Mason for the belt, but issues with obtaining a visa to fight in Cleveland, Ohio, means Bell steps in as the challenger. He’ll pose the defending champion some issues inside the boxing ring.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Mason to win

Value bet: Mason by KO/TKO/DQ

Long shot: Mason to win in Round 7 or 8

Tale of the Tape

Mason brings speed, explosiveness, and a seek‑and‑destroy mentality, often looking to fight at mid‑range behind a sharp southpaw jab and feints before unleashing his straight lefts and hooks.

On the flip side, Bell is more about timing, distance, and awkward rhythm than outright firepower, preferring to keep opponents at the end of his jab, limit exchanges, and use movement and clinches to disrupt their flow.

Mason’s statistics are first:

• Age - 22 vs 33
• Height - 5'9" (175cm) vs 6'0" (183cm)
• Stance - Southpaw vs Orthodox
• Record - 20-0-0 vs 28-0-0
• KO Record - 17 vs 9

Betting Preview

How have they performed in their last fights?

Mason's last five fights:

• Sam Noakes - Win (UD, 12) - Nov 2025
• Jeremia Nakathila - Win (TKO, 5) - Jun 2025
• Carlos Ornelas - Win (TKO, 6) - Apr 2025
• Manuel Jaimes - Win (TKO, 4) - Feb 2025
• Yohan Vasquez - Win (TKO, 2) - Nov 2024

Bell's last five fights:

• Keith Hunter - Win (UD, 10) - Aug 2025
• Josec Ruiz - Win (UD, 10) - Apr 2025
• Jonathan Romero - Win (TKO, 1) - Mar 2024
• Jayson Velez - Win (TKO, 2) - Nov 2023
• Presco Carcosia - Win (TKO, 5) - Aug 2023

Betting Markets to Watch

Mason is considered the big pre-fight favourite to defend his WBO title, despite the late change to the card and Bell coming in as the replacement.

The moneyline odds suggest there isn’t much value in backing the champion, with better value in the method-of-victory market if you believe he’ll succeed in his hometown of Cleveland. Indeed, winning by KO/TKO/DQ offers better value, given that 17 of his 20 victories have come by these methods.

For additional value, the round betting market is worth exploring.

With Bell able to go the distance, he hasn’t fought an opponent with the type of power that Mason has, which is why a late stoppage could be on the cards.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Mason vs Bell betting odds at Sportsbet.

We think Mason to win by TKO/KO is the most likely outcome of this fight.

Our long shot is in the round betting, with Mason securing a stoppage in either round 7 or 8.

The ‘ Abdullah Mason To Win the Fight in Round 7 - 8’ has potential value, should Bell soak up the pressure early on, but succumb to the relentless nature of the champion.