​CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 01: Abdullah Mason watches the action before the Texas Rangers at Cleveland Guardians game at Progressive Field on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Photo by Sean Finucane/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
ABdullah Mason, the WBO lightweight champion and a Cleveland native, won’t have the opponent he hoped for on his July 4 homecoming, but he’s determined to give local fans a memorable show. On the national stage at the Wolstein Center, Mason will defend his title against veteran Albert Bell on the debut episode of The Fight. Let’s talk boxing.
Key Facts At A Glance
Event: The Fight — Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell (WBO lightweight title)
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Venue: CSU Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Main card: 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and DAZN
Prelim stream: 7 p.m. ET on DAZN, Top Rank’s YouTube, and Top Rank Classics on Roku
Main-event ring walks: approximately 10:15 p.m. ET (subject to undercard length)
Main event: Abdullah Mason (20-0, 17 KOs) vs. Albert Bell (28-0, 9 KOs), 12 rounds
What Time Does Mason vs. Bell Start?
The night begins at 7 p.m. ET with two preliminary bouts on DAZN, Top Rank’s YouTube, and Top Rank Classics on Roku. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET and will air on TNT, truTV, and DAZN, with DAZN carrying the full event worldwide.
When Will Mason and Bell Walk to the Ring?
The main event is expected around 10:15 p.m. ET, though this can shift depending on the length of the earlier fights. If you only want to watch the headliner, plan to be in front of your screen by 10 p.m. ET.
How Can You Watch Mason vs. Bell?
The Mason-Bell card offers several viewing options. In the United States, the main card airs on TNT, truTV, and DAZN, while the two prelim bouts stream on DAZN, Top Rank’s YouTube, and Top Rank Classics on Roku. Internationally, DAZN will carry the full card. This event marks the launch of The Fight, a new monthly boxing series from TNT Sports and DAZN.
Who Else Is Fighting On the Mason vs. Bell Card?
The event is a family affair for the Masons. In the co-main event, Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington defends his WBC featherweight title against Rene Palacios. This card also features Cleveland Olympian Tiger Johnson facing unbeaten Christopher Guerrero, and knockout artist Deric “Scooter” Davis taking on Carlos Ramos. Full lineup: WBO lightweight title (12 rounds).