February 19th 2025.
A highly anticipated match between Floyd Schofield and Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title was suddenly derailed when Schofield was pulled from the fight just days before the event. The 22-year-old boxer's father, Floyd Snr, shared a video of his son in a hospital bed, sparking rumors of poisoning and raising questions about the reasons behind the sudden withdrawal.
The stacked card in Saudi Arabia was set to feature seven fights, including the headline rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light-heavyweight title, as well as the heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker. However, the absence of "Kid Austin" at the grand arrivals on Tuesday sparked concerns about his well-being.
The British Boxing Board of Control announced that Schofield had been withdrawn from the fight on medical grounds, leaving fans and fellow boxers disappointed. As the news spread, leaked messages from Schofield's camp alleged that he had been poisoned, and his father's social media account accused unnamed individuals of being involved. The Schofield camp remained tight-lipped, stating that they were focused on finding a new opponent for Stevenson.
Despite the setback, Schofield's team is determined to move forward and continue their journey towards a world title. They expressed their disappointment in the "dirty" game of boxing at this level and called for the banning of the individuals responsible. Meanwhile, they are looking forward to returning to their home in Texas and preparing for their next fight.
Schofield's original opponent, Stevenson, is a three-weight world champion at the young age of 27 and considered one of the best in the sport. Efforts are now being made to find a suitable replacement, with British boxer Josh Padley being considered as a potential candidate. Padley, an electrician by day, has already proven himself as a formidable opponent with a stunning upset win over Mark Chamberlain in Wembley Stadium last September.
The highly anticipated card in Saudi Arabia will still be headlined by the rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol, with the former narrowly winning their first meeting in October last year. Dubois will also be defending his IBF heavyweight title against former world champion Parker, in what will be his first fight since his impressive victory over Anthony Joshua last year. British stars Hamzah Sheeraz and Joshua Buatsi will also be fighting for titles, making it an eventful night for boxing fans.
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