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Shakur Stevenson has revealed that he confronted Floyd Schofield Sr, after he made feedback accusing his crew of poisoning his son.
Schofield was hospitalised on Tuesday in Riyadh after falling in poor health and was subsequently withdrawn from his scheduled bout with Stevenson by the British Boxing Board of Management [BBBofC].
The 22-year-old’s father and coach had earlier advised that the Newark man’s crew was accountable for his son’s sickness.
In a now-deleted put up on Schofield’s X account, which is believed to be run by his father, it learn: “They poisoned my son.”
Schofield Sr then argued {that a} masseuse who’s a part of Stevenson’s crew “wiped a cream on my son.”
Schofield was withdrawn after falling in on Tuesday Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Stevenson says he spoke to his rival’s father following the feedback.
“I ran into his dad,” the 27-year-old informed Ring Journal.
“I heard the poison excuse, I requested him.
“I mentioned, ‘yo, what’s up with this poison s***?’
“He kind of gave me his run down and he kind of let me know and gave me a hint that the fight wasn’t going to happen.”
‘Kid Austin’ was absent from the Grand Arrivals occasion on Tuesday, with Stevenson’s promoter, Eddie Hearn revealing that he was probably coaching to make a verify weight on Wednesday, imposed by the BBBofC.
Schofield Sr posted a worrying video of his son in hospital, however his promoter Golden Boy later confirmed that he was discharged from hospital.
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“Yesterday, Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield Jr. fell in poor health and was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
“Within the curiosity of Schofield’s well being and security, the British Boxing Board of Management made the choice to cancel his scheduled bout towards Shakur Stevenson.
“Schofield has since been discharged from the hospital and is awaiting the results of his medical evaluation.”
Shakur Stevenson will defend his WBC light-weight world title towards Josh Padley after Floyd Schofield was withdrawn Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Regardless of the feedback, Schofield Sr appeared to retract them in a put up made on X on Wednesday.
“In all due respect we can not blame Shakur or his crew.
“I imagine Shakur needed to essentially battle KID.
“We want Shakur and his crew success.
Padley noticed off Chamberlain in September Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“I hope we will battle within the close to future.
“All things are forgiven.”
Stevenson will as a substitute defend his WBC light-weight world title towards undefeated Brit, Josh Padley who pulled off a surprising upset of Mark Chamberlain in September.
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