Rising Star in the Ring: Interview with Abdullah Mason

By: Lydia Smith, Lead Writer

In the world of pro boxing, few names have surged with such promise as Abdullah Mason’s. From Cleveland, Ohio, this southpaw, lightweight has quickly become one of the most talked-about prospects in boxing. Mason has an impressive record of 12 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, with 10 of those wins coming by knockout. Ahead of his much-anticipated fight on April 13, 2024, Punchline.live had the opportunity to delve into the principles and aspirations that drive Mason’s career.

When asked what legacy he wants to leave to the sport of boxing, Abdullah Mason emphasized the unique nature of his family’s support system. Trained by his father and coach, Valiant Mason, Abdullah shares the training space with four of his five brothers—Amir (4-1, 3 KOs), Adel (1-0, 1 KO), Abdur-Rahman (1-0, 1 KO), and the soon-to-be-pro Ibrahim. Their bond and journey showcase a distinct approach to the sport, grounded in unity and resiliency. And Mason wants his contribution to the sport of boxing to be an example of an accessible blueprint for young fighters to make their mark through unity, discipline, focus, hard work.

Abdullah Mason’s humility and skill resonate beyond the boxing ring. As Mason prepares to face opponent, Ronal Ron (14-5, 11 KOs), the boxing community watches with anticipation, recognizing that his journey represents more than just the pursuit of titles. It embodies a legacy of inspiration, demonstrating that with the right values, achieving greatness is within reach for anyone willing to fight for it.

Abdullah Mason fights on the undercard of the Top Rank Boxing event headlined by Anderson-Merhy co-featuring Ajagba-Vianellowill on April 13, 2024 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The main event will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes at 10 pm PST. The undercard fights will be available on ESPN+ starting at 8:50 pm

About the Editor

Simon Ruvalcaba

Army Veteran and former Professional Boxer Simon Ruvalcaba started boxing at the age of ten and Had a 71 fight amateur career which featured a 139 lbs. 1998 8th U.S. Army Boxing Championship out of Camp Casey, Korea and a spot on the prestigious Army Boxing Team at Fort Hood, TX. After a journeyman pro career of 18 fights, which included sparring sessions with many champions and contenders including Julio Cesar Chavez and Pernell “Sweat Pea” Whitaker, Simon started writing and has contributed to many publications and websites including fighthype.com, pound4pound.com, Tahoe Daily Tribune (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV). He has also been the Boxing Instructor for Ken Shamrock and The Lions Den and was MMA and Bareknuckle star Paige VanZant’s first boxing coach!
Born and Raised in South Lake Tahoe, California he now resides in Sun Valley, Nevada and spends as much time as possible with his Sons Gabriel and Oscar! Beyond boxing, Simon is an all around sports fanatic and is passionate about the teams that he roots for. Simon also works as a Sportsbook Supervisor for Caesars Sportsbook in Lake Tahoe.