Earlier this month, TOp Rank quietly announced that Tokyo silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr would headline an April 5th ESPN+ show at Palms Casino Resort opposite fellow Olympian Guido Vianello. They’ve now announced that, in addition to the previously revealed super lightweight showdown between Lindolfo Delgado and Elvis Rodriguez, the card will see blue-chip lightweight prospect Abdullah Mason take on Giovanni Cabrera.
Mason (17-0, 15 KO) had to get off the canvas twice to beat Yohan Vasquez in last November’s shootout, but bounced back nicely against Manuel Jaimes two weeks ago, stopping him in the fourth while up 30-25 on all three scorecards. Cabrera (22-2, 7 KO) is his stiffest test on paper; while he had nothing for William Zepeda last July, he came within a round of upsetting “Pitbull” Cruz two fights prior and has the sort of tricky, frustrating style that could give Mason pause.
“I’ve overcome every challenge that’s come my way,” Lindolfo Delgado said. “April 5 will be no different. Elvis Rodríguez is tough, but beating him puts me in the world title conversation. I promise to put on a great performance and bring a huge win home for Mexico.”
“I’m motivated for this fight, which is why I’m working harder than ever,” Elvis Rodriguez said. “I know this is the kind of fight that can change the course of my career and put me where I want to be. That’s why, on April 5, we’ll make the most of this opportunity and walk away with my hand raised. I know what my opponent brings to the table, but I also know I have what it takes to walk away with the win.”
“In 2025, I want all the smoke,” Abdullah Mason said. “I respect Giovanni Cabrera for accepting the fight, but he’s the next one on my way to the world championship. I look forward to making a statement on April 5 at The Palms in Las Vegas.”