Abdullah Mason, a 19-year-old American lightweight boxing prospect, delivered a stunning performance in Las Vegas on Thursday night. He boasts a flawless record of 12-0, with 10 of those victories coming through knockout. On this last occasion, Mason added another win to his record by knocking out 31-year-old Benjamin Gurment with a lightning-fast left hand.
Mason, who fights out of the southpaw stance, showed dominance from the start. He utilized body shots to weaken Gurment before ending the fight instantaneously with his knockout punch. This victory occurred on the undercard of Teofimo Lopez’s world title defense against Jamaine Ortiz.
Notably, boxing stars have recognized Mason's talent and potential. Shakur Stevenson remarked on Mason’s performance saying, "I keep tryna tell that he is the FUTURE OF BOXING. And he’s getting more brutal each fight!" Similarly, Ryan Garcia praised Mason by stating, "I have to admit this kid is next."
Abdullah Mason's victory solidifies his status as one of boxing's most promising young talents and reinforces the belief that he could indeed be the future of boxing.
