Abdullah Mason vs Albert Bell result: Controversial stoppage in WBO title fight

Abdullah Mason (23-0, 18 KO) retained his WBO lightweight title against short-notice opponent Albert Bell (28-1, 9 KO) on July 5, 2026, via a controversial stoppage in the 12th and final round. Mason dominated the second half of the fight and scored two knockdowns in the final round before referee Mark Nelson halted the contest. The stoppage drew significant criticism from the DAZN/TNT broadcast team, though Bell appeared visibly spent by the end.