Mason Stops Nakathila in 5

Undefeated lightweight Abdullah Mason (19-0, 17 KOs) fifth-round stoppage against Jeremia Nakathila (26-5, 21 KOs) of Nambia, Saturday night at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia in headlining on ESPN following Keyshawn Davis and Edwin De Los Santos cancellation, after Davis failed to make weight the day prior at the weigh in.

Mason brokedown Nakathila as the undefeated fighter connected solidly to end the fourth as the Nambian appeared to be staggered. Nakathila could not continue as the ringside physician waived the bout to begin the fifth round.

, “It was a great fight. I knew that he had some power, so I took my time a little bit and broke him down.”

“We want to get towards those titles. Anything that can be worked out, I’m willing to make it happen."

Albright Spoils Davis Homecoming

Philadelphia-born Nahir Albright (17-2, 7 KOs) invaded enemy territory and prevailed via 10-round majority decision (95-95, 97-93, and 96-94) over Norfolk native Kelvin Davis (15-1, 8 KOs).

U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson (16-0, 7 KOs) earned his second victory of the year by defeating Janelson Bocachica (17-4-1, 11 KOs) via a lopsided 10-round decision.

Middleweight: Troy Isley (15-0, 5 KOs) retained his NABO title with a workmanlike 10-round points verdict against Etoundi Michel William (16-2, 12 KOs). Isley connected more in the exchanges and wobbled William with a combination. William, however, was slippery and didn't allow Isley to capitalize. Scores: 98-92 and 96-94 2x.

Welterweight: Six months after his pro debut at Scope Arena, Keon Davis (4-0, 3 KOs) earned a second-round knockout against the previously unbeaten Michael Velez (3-1, 2 KOs). Davis towered over Velez and used his large frame to neutralize Velez's offense before firing off precise counters, including a left to the liver that ended the fight. Time of stoppage: 2:22.

Dominican Middleweight Olympian Euri Cedeño (12-0-1, 11 KOs) increased his knockout streak to five, notching a fifth-round TKO over Ecuador’s Abel Mina (18-4-1, 9 KOs). Working from a disciplined high guard, Cedeño applied steady pressure and landed a series of clean left hands that wobbled Mina toward the end of the round. Mina then retired on his stool.

Lightweight Deric Davis (7-0, 7 KOs), who trains under Barry Hunter from nearby Headbangers Boxing Gym in Washington, D.C., authored a second-round knockout against Naheem Parker (5-3, 2 KOs). A counter left to the ribs dropped Parker for the 10-count at the end of the round.

Cruiserweight Patrick O'Connor (1-0, 1 KO) entered the paid ranks tonight by punishing Marcus Smith (2-2, 2 KOs) to the body en route to a second-round finish. Time of stoppage: 2:03.