How to watch Abdullah Mason vs Albert Bell online for free
Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell streams tonight, Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and DAZN from Cleveland. U.S. viewers without cable can watch The Fight free using live-TV trials on DirecTV or Hulu + Live TV, or via a $4.99 Sling Day Pass for 24-hour TNT access.
Boxing fans are marking Independence Day—and America's 250th anniversary—with a made-for-TV main event as WBO lightweight champion Abdullah Mason defends his belt against Albert Bell at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The bout headlines the inaugural edition of TNT Sports' monthly boxing series, The Fight, co-produced with DAZN and airing across TNT, truTV, and the streamer.
Key Takeaways
- Mason vs. Bell starts Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on TNT, truTV, and DAZN.
- Free options include DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV trials, plus a $4.99 Sling Orange Day Pass.
- Bell replaced Joe Cordina on short notice after Cordina's U.S. visa was denied.
- The undercard includes Bruce Carrington vs. Rene Palacios for the WBC featherweight title.
- DAZN remains the official streaming home, with plans from $24.99 per month.
What time does Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell start?
The Mason vs. Bell main card goes live tonight, Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT. Cable subscribers with TNT in their package can watch The Fight on TV without any extra purchase.
The event also lands on America's 250th anniversary in Mason's hometown at the Wolstein Center, adding extra spotlight to the inaugural Fight broadcast on TNT and truTV.
How can you watch Mason vs. Bell online for free?
Without cable, the simplest no-cost routes are free trials from live-TV streamers that carry TNT. Variety notes that DirecTV includes a live TNT feed on all packages and offers a trial you can use to stream tonight's card online at no charge if you cancel before billing begins.
Hulu + Live TV works the same way: its 90+ channel lineup includes TNT alongside Hulu's on-demand library, and new subscribers can use the service's free trial to watch The Fight without paying upfront. For a one-night option, Sling's Orange plan normally runs $45 per month, but a $4.99 Day Pass unlocks Sling Orange—including TNT—for 24 hours.
Why does the Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell fight matter?
At 22, Mason is boxing's youngest current world champion, defending his WBO lightweight title in front of his hometown crowd on Independence Day. Bell stepped in as a late replacement after Welsh challenger Joe Cordina had his U.S. visa denied last week following an assault-related charge.
The card also features Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington putting his WBC featherweight title on the line against Rene Palacios, plus bouts between Tiger Johnson and Christopher Guerrero and Deric "Scooter" Davis and Carlos Ramos. DAZN is the official streaming partner for the full event; monthly plans start at $24.99 and include more than 100 boxing fights per year alongside other sports.
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