Mason vs. Bell: Exciting WBO Lightweight Championship event presented by Top Rank

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This July 4th promises to be explosive, marking not only the 250th anniversary of Independence in the United States but also featuring an all-Ohio professional boxing main event at the CSU Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Abdullah Mason (20-0, 17 by KO ), the (WBO) reigning lightweight world champion and Cleveland native, is set to defend his world title against Albert Bell (28-0, 9 by KO), who is ranked #6 in the WBO Lightweight standings and hails from Toledo, Ohio.

Mason and Bell headline TNT and DAZN's inaugural The Fight event, a new monthly live boxing series, and will be broadcast co-exclusively in the U.S. on TNT, truTV and DAZN and worldwide on DAZN. 

Initially, Mason was set to fight a mandatory against Joe Cordina; however, due to circumstances beyond the ring, he was replaced by Bell, who was scheduled to fight Cuban Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz in an IBF lightweight title final eliminator on July 18.

"The opportunity was presented, I said yes, if you know my story, it's been a long road," said Bell.

Undercard

Also, on the fight card, there will be an additional championship bout with WBC World Featherweight Champion Bruce Carrington defending the title against Rene Palacios, Tiger Johnson vs. Christopher Guerrero (10-round, Welterweight), Deric Davis vs. Carlos Ramos ( 8-round, Lightweight), Abdurrahman Mason vs. TBA (4-round, Lightweight), and Ibrahim Mason vs. TBA (4-round, Super Featherweight). 

This event is promoted by Top Rank, in association with Pulse Boxing and TGB Promotions. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com. 

"New opponent, same mission. Much respect to Albert Bell for stepping in. Everyone, show up to the Wolstein for my title defense. Appetite for smoke!" -- Abdullah Mason, WBO Lightweight World Champion.

The Mason-Bell, Bruce Carrington-Rene Palacios, Tiger Johnson-Christopher Guerrero and Deric "Scooter" Davis-Carlos Ramos fights will be broadcast LIVE beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. 

For additional details regarding the boxing bios of Mason and Bell, kindly visit toprank.com.