Abdullah Mason is heading toward a world title shot after stopping Jeremia Nakathila in their impromptu main event Saturday night in Norfolk, Virginia.

Abdullah Mason vs. Jeremia Nakathila will serve as the new headliner for Top Rank’s card on Saturday, after the promotion was forced to pivot.

On a rough night for the Davis family in their home of Virginia, Abdullah Mason stepped up to the plate. Mason stopped Jeremia Nakathila in round five, securing himself the future of the lightweight division.