Floyd Schofield Sr. has publicly disputed Abdullah Mason’s recent WBO lightweight title victory over Albert Bell, claiming the challenger was “robbed” by the 12th-round stoppage. The comments have added significant controversy to Mason’s win and fueled talk of a future bout against Schofield’s unbeaten son.
Bell, who accepted the fight on short notice and had not competed in 10 months, appeared to be performing well against the new champion. Despite this, the referee waved off the contest in the final round after Mason scored two knockdowns. Schofield Sr. believes Bell was ahead and deserved the victory. He offered support directly to the defeated challenger, stating: “The fact that you turned around and won that title because you was winning that. No matter how they was bull craping on the scorecards, no matter how rigged boxing is, you deserve your kudos because you performed good, Albert Bell.” He added a direct message of consolidation: “Keep your head up. We know they robbed you. We already know. Good job, young man.”
Schofield Sr. also used the opportunity to dismiss any comparisons between Mason and his own son, lightweight contender Floyd Schofield Jr. He warned observers against making the connection. “And for those comparing Abdullah the kid, man, y’all better stop playing with us. Stop playing,” he said.
The debate over the fight’s conclusion has split opinion. Many observers felt Bell’s boxing skills had built him a considerable lead, while others believed Mason’s consistent body work was breaking the veteran down and the stoppage was inevitable. When asked about the suggestions of a “fishy” ending, Mason expressed confusion and was confident in the outcome. He said: “Even if he got back up, I definitely would have had more to put him down again.”
While Mason secured the title, the fight exposed potential defensive weaknesses. Bell’s ability to land clean shots, even as a late replacement, has provided a tactical blueprint for future opponents. The performance and the subsequent controversy have significantly raised the stakes for a potential showdown between Abdullah Mason and Floyd Schofield Jr., a matchup that now carries a contentious backstory.
