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Shakur Stevenson has a brand new foe for his Riyadh Season debut after Floyd Schofield withdrew by means of sickness.
Stevenson was set to defend his WBC light-weight world title in opposition to American rival, Schofield on the undercard of the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh on Saturday.
Nonetheless, concern begun over the standing of the bout on Tuesday after Schofield was absent on the Grand Arrivals occasion.
Stevenson’s promoter, Eddie Hearn mentioned ‘Kid Austin’ was coaching to make a verify weight on Wednesday, though insider Dan Rafael later confirmed that the 22-year-old was admitted to hospital by means of sickness.
The British Boxing Board of Management, who oversee all Riyadh Season occasions, determined to withdraw the New Jersey man from the bout, who was later discharged from hospital.
Schofield was withdrawn after falling in on Tuesday Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
In a press release, Schofield’s promoter Golden Boy mentioned: “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 in opposition to Shakur Stevenson.
“Schofield has since been discharged from the hospital and is awaiting the outcomes of his medical analysis.
“We prolong our gratitude to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, SELA, and the medical professionals who supplied Schofield with care.”
Stevenson, 27, will stay on the cardboard although is now defending his title in opposition to unbeaten, late-replacement, Josh Padley.
The 29-year-old Brit is ranked at #12 with the WBC and scored a career-best win final day out, upsetting Mark Chamberlain at Wembley Stadium in December.
Padley noticed off Chamberlain in September Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Stevenson makes the second defence of the belt he received in November 2023 and can hope that victory will lead him to a unification with WBA champion, Gervonta Davis, who defends his crown in opposition to Lamont Roach on March 1 in Brooklyn.
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