The boxing enthusiasts will have something to revel in as former New England welterweight champion Mike Ohan Jr. “Bad Man” returns to the ring this Saturday night, August 17 with a major comeback. Ohan Jr. is not taking it easy for his next fight and has put his neck on the line by agreeing to battle the unbeaten prospect Abdullah Mason (14-0, 12 KOs). The bout will be held in the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada, during the Top Rank promotion.
Details of the Bout and Where to Watch
There will be an eight-round bout in a 137-pound catchweight which will see Mike Ohan Jr. and Mason battle it out. This fight forms part of a show promoted by both Top Rank and Eye of the Tiger promotions, with the main event pitting Christian Mbilli against Sergiy Derevyanchenko. The much-anticipated fight will be live on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET.
It is common knowledge that he has never been a man to shy away from a mammoth challenge and this fight is no different. Chris Traietti of Granite Chin Promotions – the promoter of His Ohan Jr – also hailed his willingness to accept tough fights at short notice, Chris Mentioned.
“Mike is and has always been willing to step up when called upon to take the big fights on the big stage,” said Traietti. “This fight with Mason further proves that. Mike is always in the gym so when we got the call to take this fight on three weeks’ notice, it was no issue. He is a real professional both in and out of the gym, and this Saturday the boxing world is going to witness an upset.”
Past Records and Current Undertakings of Mike Ohan Jr.
The 30-year-old Mike Ohan Jr. is from Holbrook, Massachusetts, and, like his father, Mike “Bad Man” O’Han, who is also a retired boxer who engaged in sparring sessions with Ring Hall of Famer Marvelous Marvin Hagler. He was last active one year ago and during this fight, he took the victory by the unanimous decision of 8 rounds against Harry Gigliotti.
A southpaw with splendid punching capability, Abdullah Mason has received the attention of the public as one of the talented amateur boxers from Cleveland. Mason was only 20 years of age, and Mike Ohan Jr. had advanced exceedingly quickly through the ranks of the professional leagues. His promoter Top Rank has placed him on an expressway in this regard, with this fight being his fourth bout of 2024. Mason’s most recent performance was a third-round technical knockout win over Luis Lebron on July 6, 2009.
Mike’s Confident Statement
As the fight came closer and closer, he announced that he was prepared and willing to fight. He is an experienced and well desicplined figher and can tackle any sort of situation. He is ranked in the top boxers of the modern time.
Fans are much looking forward to this intense fight that Mike Ohan Jr. and Mason will stage and both boxers wear a determined look as they prepare for this highly publicized bout.
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