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Yahoo
04-07-2025
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Briton Noakes to fight for world title in November
Lightweight Sam Noakes (left) is ranked number one with the WBO, with Abdullah Mason listed at number two [Getty Images] Briton Sam Noakes will fight fellow unbeaten contender Abdullah Mason for the vacant WBO lightweight world title in Saudi Arabia this November. The 27-year-old from Maidstone has won all 17 of his professional bouts, stopping 15 opponents. Advertisement American Mason, 21, also boasts a perfect record, with 17 knockouts from 19 victories. The WBO ordered the bout after stripping former champion Keyshawn Davis, who failed to make weight for a cancelled fight against Edwin De Los Santos. The fight will take place during Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, with the exact date and venue yet to be confirmed. The undercard will feature London's Anthony Yarde challenging WBC light-heavyweight champion David Benavidez, and a welterweight main event between WBO champion Brian Norman Jr and Devin Haney. More boxing from the BBC
BBC News
04-07-2025
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- BBC News
Briton Noakes to fight for world title in November
Briton Sam Noakes will fight fellow unbeaten contender Abdullah Mason for the vacant WBO lightweight world title in Saudi Arabia this 27-year-old from Maidstone has won all 17 of his professional bouts, stopping 15 opponents. American Mason, 21, also boasts a perfect record, with 17 knockouts from 19 WBO ordered the bout after stripping former champion Keyshawn Davis, who failed to make weight for a cancelled fight against Edwin De Los fight will take place during Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, with the exact date and venue yet to be undercard will feature London's Anthony Yarde challenging WBC light-heavyweight champion David Benavidez, and a welterweight main event between WBO champion Brian Norman Jr and Devin Haney.
South Wales Argus
01-07-2025
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- South Wales Argus
Joe Cordina eyes fight in Cardiff stadium ahead of return
Joe Cordina, a two-time super featherweight champion who held the IBF title from 2022 to 2024, will move back up to the lightweight division and face Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz this Saturday, July 5 at the Manchester Arena, live on DAZN. Cordina famously knocked out Kenichi Ogawa in the 2nd round at Cardiff International Arena a few years ago to capture the IBF strap, but the former Olympian wants to fight in a stadium as part of his quest to become a two-weight world champion. Cordina makes his return on Saturday, July 5 in Manchester against the Mexican Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz. (Image: Matchroom) He said: 'I've had loads of conversations with Eddie [Hearn] about coming back to Cardiff and fighting at Cardiff Castle, Cardiff City Stadium or Arms Park. 'But it's got to make sense financially for everyone and it's got to happen at a certain time of the year because those stadiums are all outdoors. 'There's loads of things in the pipeline. But first and foremost I need to get past this week, because if I don't, my chances of winning another world title are gone.' If Cordina was to capture a world title at lightweight, he would join Joe Calzaghe as the only other Welshman to become a two-weight world champion. Cordina continued: 'It would mean everything to me to be there alongside Joe. Joe is a pal of mine. When I'm around him and we're talking, sometimes I think, is this even real? 'He is a legend. He doesn't get the recognition that he should get. Let's get it right, he's Britain's best ever champion and best ever fighter. 'Take his boxing ability away and look at his credentials. He retired undefeated. He beat the big names. He's done it all. But yeah, to be alongside him in the history books would be amazing.' Cordina could face the winner of Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes for the WBO Lightweight world title. (Image: Matchroom) There is speculation that Cordina could face the winner of Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes for the WBO Lightweight world title, yet the Cardiff-born boxer has motivations beyond accolades in the squared circle. 'I'm in this game to win world titles and make money. People have asked me if I would fight Sam Noakes. Yeah, I would fight him, especially if it's for a world title. But at the time they were asking me to fight him, it just didn't make sense to me. 'But the winner of Sam Noakes vs Abdullah Mason, one hundred percent I would take that. 'I've also got three kids I need to provide for and I need to make them proud. At this moment in my life that's my top motivation.' However, Cordina must prove he is still a formidable fighter after he was stopped in the eighth round and suffered his first professional loss to Anthony Cacace in May 2024. 'I knew they won the lottery that night and that's the reason why my name is never ever mentioned again for a fight with them. But it is what it is. I've gone up in weight. If they come up, then I'll be chasing that fight and I'll be putting that wrong right. 'Cacace is a good fighter. I'm not going to say he ain't. I just believe I'm a little better in most aspects. But he got the job done on the night and unfortunately for me it was two shots on the break and incompetence from the referee.'
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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WBO President Announces The Two Contenders To Fight For Vacant WBO Lightweight Title
WBO President Announces The Two Contenders To Fight For Vacant WBO Lightweight Title originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After Keyshawn Davis missed weight by 4.3 pounds, the boxer was stripped of his WBO title. Advertisement He was supposed to defend against Edwin de Los Santos at his hometown in Norfolk, Virginia's Scope Arena. Due to this development, the lightweight title became vacant, and therefore, the WBO had to choose suitable opponents to occupy that space. This left the WBO with no other choice but to officially order a contest between Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason to occupy the vacant lightweight title. Gustavo Olivieri, president of the World Boxing Organization, went on his X account to share the development: 'Re: WBO Lightweight Division WBO Championships Committee has ordered negotiations between #1 Sam Noakes & #2 Abdullah Mason, for the vacant WBO lightweight Title. Advertisement The official negotiation order shall be notified & published shortly. Parties have 20 days to reach an agreement. #WBO,' posted Gustavo Olivieri on his X account. Abdullah Mason (21 years old) has been on a good trajectory as he was recently posted on the list of young and hungry fighters that Turki Alalshikh would like to feature on the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford undercard to make the show that will be aired on Netflix a night filled with good young prospects. Abdullah Mason (19-0, 17 KOs) is no stranger to praise from the WBO president, as he received the same praise in a recent post on the WBO president's X account before this opportunity came knocking. 'Abdullah Mason looks better every time out; sharper, smarter, more dangerous. He's evolving into a serious force... En route to a world #WBO world lightweight title,' posted Gustavo Olivieri. Advertisement His opponent, Sam Noakes (17-0, 15 KOs), is currently ranked at No. 9 by the Ring, just one place above Abdullah Mason. At 27 years old, he currently holds the British and Commonwealth lightweight title. This title fight would be a good addition to the Canelo-Crawford card set for September 13th in Las Vegas. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
09-05-2025
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- The Independent
Sam Noakes: Will Britain's biggest prospect at lightweight make it into world title contention?
US fighters dominate the top end of the lightweight division, with all roads seemingly leading to the American pair of Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Shakur Stevenson. In comparison, British boxing is currently suffering a drought of stars at lightweight. Former world champion Joe Cordina will shortly enter the fray after moving up from super-featherweight, while Josh Padley showed potential as a late replacement to fight Stevenson in February, a credible defeat that enabled the Yorkshireman to become a full-time professional. But the UK's biggest prospect in the division remains Sam Noakes, 16-0 (14 KOs), who is earning his flowers after a strong start to his career. Nicknamed 'Midge', Noakes is in action this evening as he takes on former Czech super-welterweight champion Patrik Balaz, on the card headlined by Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood. Even looking past both Davis and Stevenson, who are in the conversation for the best pound-for-pound fighters currently active, there are plenty of Americans with impressive records in one of boxing's glamour divisions. Keyshawn Davis is the WBO title holder at lightweight, another unbeaten American in the division. Raymond Muratalla, who fights for the IBF interim world title this Friday is another US fighter at the top end of the 135lb pool. And then there is Lamont Roach, who received plaudits for his draw with Tank back in March, highlighting the competitiveness of the American lightweight scene. Comparisons between the American and UK lightweight landscapes might be futile, with all fighters targeting world glory rather than domestic honours. Despite Noakes's exploits at home, he is yet to get his chance outside of the British Isles. That is despite Noakes having held the Commonwealth, European, WBO international, and WBC international silver titles at different points in his unbeaten career. In fact, the man they call Midge has been involved in nine straight title fights, first fighting for honours in his eighth bout. Saturday's bout will be the first in a while where Noakes is not fighting to either earn or defend a belt. Hailing from Kent, Noakes has always been active since his professional debut in 2019. However, he has been non-stop in the last year, fighting four times in 2024. He has not just been kept busy with fights, but also his sparring sessions. Noakes was brought in to work with Stevenson ahead of the American's bout with Padley in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, leaving his fellow lightweight impressed. Stevenson told Queensbury Promotions: 'Truthfully, I ain't gonna lie, he's probably one of the strongest fighters I've been in the ring at 135lb. 'He's got a lot of power, and he's real tough, too. A good fighter. I think he may knock out Denys Berinchyk [former WBO world lightweight champion], but he can't beat Keyshawn. Keyshawn is a different animal.' Holder of the WBO's international belt, Noakes is currently ranked second by the organisation. Who stands ahead of him? Americans Keyshawn Davis and Raymond Muratalla. It seems Noakes might have to travel across the pond to fulfil his dreams of becoming a world champion.
