Floyd Schofield withdrew from his fight against WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson on Saturday night in Riyadh. Schofield (18-0, 12 COs) is sick, and Stevenson’s team is quickly looking for a replacement.
I was afraid of this. When Shakur Schofield chooses on the basis of his trash talk on social media, he overlooked the experiential factor. Floyd has never been on the big stage, and it was foolish to put an unproven fighter under the spotlight in a high-pressure situation when he had never fought at this level.
Last minute scramble
Stevenson (22-0, 10 COs) will stay on the map, but the two replacement opponents are considered satisfactory. According to The ringThese are the two:
-Moussa Gholam (22-1, 13 costs)
-Josh Padley (15-0, 4 food)
Of the two, Padley has the better resume. He recently defeated Mark Chamberlain with a unanimous 10-round decision on September 21 at Wembley Stadium in London.
If Shakur and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, choose one of these two fighters as the substitute, Turki Alalshikh must put the fight on the front of the event away from the main card. To put it on YouTube would be a nice gesture, because boxing fans wouldn’t be angry with seeing Shakur fighting against a second level fighter What no business has to be in the ring with him. They should Bury this battle So deep on the bottom map that no one can see it – outside of sight, out of mind.
Shakur has not fought great opposition through his professional career, especially since moving to the lightweight division in 2023. Therefore, it is difficult to take him seriously when he says he deserves a fight against Gervonta Davis and is one of the best fighters in the sport. Shakur’s weak resume does not carry it out.
Shakur’s choice, our problem
This is what you get if you are an opponent for the wrong reasons. Shakur acknowledged that he chose Floyd Schofield exclusively because of his ability to speak trash. It was pure superficial reasons. He has never hit anyone in the upper level to judge the title shot.
It was the choice of Stevenson. He could have chosen many options, such as one of these murderers: Andy Cruz, Ernesto Mercado, Raymond Muratalla and Edwin de Los Santos. He wanted Schofield, and that’s what happens. Therefore, it is difficult to like Shakur. He boasts about himself 24/7, but never fights with anyone. He is what is wrong with the sport. If you are Turki Alalashikh, it would be a good idea to let Shakur off his future cards and focus on the risk makers.
“I’m ready to capture the moment. I’m focused. I did a wonderful training, and this is my time, ”Shakur Stevenson said Top rank box At today’s big arrivals in Riyadh for his fight Saturday night.
“I’m ready to show the world that I’m a superstar. I think I’m one of the best fighters in the boxing sports. The world will know on February 22, ”says Stevenson, boasting about itself.
Last updated on 02/18/2025
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