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• Josh Padley Rates Shakur Stevenson’s Power Out Of 10 After Surviving 9 Rounds On Late Notice

Josh Padley was given the opportunity of a lifetime when he was drafted in to face last month. The 29-year-old from Doncaster received the call to step-in and face the WBC lightweight champion on just a couple of days notice, after Stevenson’s initial opponent Floyd Schofield pulled out of the contest after falling unwell. Despite […]...2025
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• Shakur Stevenson Names The World Champion He Will Move Up In Weight To Fight: “Let’s Run It”

is currently plotting his next move. He was last in action in February when he took on late replacement Josh Padley on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, retaining his WBC Lightweight World Title. Stevenson was originally scheduled to take on Floyd Schofield, but the young prospect was forced […]...2025
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• Josh Padley Takes Bold Step to Elevate His Career

Josh Padley (15-1, 4 KOs), who recently appeared on his second Riyadh Season bill, has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing. His brave performance against WBC lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson earned him plenty of praise. Padley has reacted to the deal while his new promoter, Eddie Hearn, has shared his thoughts on the agreement. Josh Padley Reacts to Career-Defini...2025
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• Josh Padley signs with Matchroom after last-second Stevenson save

Josh Padley has joined forces with Eddie Hearn after stepping up to face Shakur Stevenson on three days’ notice last week Though he fell well short against Shakur Stevenson last Saturday, lightweight Josh Padley has received a consolation prize in the form of a Matchroom contract. Padley (15-1, 4 KO), who works as an electrician in addition to his boxing career, sprang a noteworthy upset on Mark C...2025
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• Devin Haney And Shakur Stevenson Agree To Fight Under One Major Condition

and could be set for a major showdown. Stevenson is the current WBC lightweight champion, having made the latest defence of his belt last weekend when he defeated late replacement Josh Padley by ninth round stoppage. Padley stepped in on fight week in place of original opponent Floyd Schofield, who was pulled from the bout […]...2025
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• Schofield Denies ‘Duck,’ Cites Lost ‘Biggest Paycheck’
Floyd Schofield denies he ducked the fight against WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson last Saturday night in Riyadh. Schofield (18-0, ... continue Schofield Denies ‘Duck,’ Cites Lost ‘Biggest Paycheck’ @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Feb. 24 - Mar. 1

Tank Davis defends his WBA title on Prime PPV, while Junto Nakatani headlines a show out of Japan | Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images Tank Davis defends his WBA title on Prime PPV, while Junto Nakatani headlines a show out of Japan Monday, Feb. 24 ESPN+, 3:00 am ET, Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar. For Nakatani’s WBC bantamweight title. It’s easy for these Japanese weekday su...2025
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• Josh Padley Delivers Honest Verdict On Shakur Stevenson’s Power After Surviving 9 Rounds Before KO

Shakur Stevenson got the second defence of his WBC Lightweight World title under his belt this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by defeating late replacement opponent Josh Padley. Stevenson – coming back off a hand injury – was all set to face riding US prospect Floyd Schofield but the challenger pulled out ill during fight […]...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Feb. 24 - Mar. 1

Tank Davis defends his WBA title on Prime PPV, while Junto Nakatani headlines a show out of Japan | Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images Tank Davis defends his WBA title on Prime PPV, while Junto Nakatani headlines a show out of Japan Monday, Feb. 24 ESPN+, 3:00 am ET, Junto Nakatani vs David Cuellar. For Nakatani’s WBC bantamweight title. It’s easy for these Japanese weekday su...2025
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• Shakur Stevenson stops Josh Padley to retain WBC lightweight title

Shakur Stevenson had little trouble with late replacement foe Josh Padley | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Shakur Stevenson had little trouble with late replacement foe Josh Padley. Shakur Stevenson had basically no trouble whatsoever with late replacement opponent Josh Padley, retaining his WBC lightweight title with three knockdowns and a ninth round TKO. Stevenson (23-0, 11 KO) was his ...2025
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• Schofield ‘proof’ promised over ‘liar’ Hearn – Stevenson reacts
Floyd Schofield’s father has promised proof of injury following his son’s late withdrawal from a fight with Shakur Stevenson. Schofield Sr. took to social media as rumors and innuendo swirled after Schofield Jr. canceled the bout due to illness. According to The Ring, British Boxing Board of Control officials pulled Schofield from the fight as… The post Schofield ‘pro...2025
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• Schofield pulled from Stevenson fight with illness

Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Floyd Schofield is officially out of Saturday’s showdown with Shakur Stevenson in Riyadh The Ring announced on Twitter that undefeated lightweight Floyd Schofield, who no-showed today’s Grand Arrivals for Saturday’s Riyadh Season clash with Shakur Stevenson, has officially been pulled by the BBBofC due to illness. Organizers are on the h...2025
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• Zepeda vs Farmer rematch in the works for Mar. 29 in Cancun

Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer are reportedly finalizing a twelve-round rematch of last November’s split decision in Riyadh Lightweight contender William “El Camaron” Zepeda is nearly set to run back the toughest fight of his career, as Salvador Rodriguez reports that he’s finalizing a March 29th rematch with Tevin Farmer in Cancun. Minimumwei...2025
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 officially leads Feb. 22 Riyadh Season

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov, Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith, and Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield have joined the undercard Riyadh Season’s previously revealed February 22nd show is officially set, with Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 serving as the featured attraction. “The Last Crescendo” has received some slight adjustments from last week’s report. Daniel Dubosi (22-2, 21 KO) vs Jose...2024
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• Floyd Schofield Impresses Against Haskell Rhodes
By: Sean Crose Virgil Ortiz was supposed to highlight Saturday's Golden Boy card in San Antonio, as he was scheduled to take on Eimantas Stanionis in a battle of rising talents. Ortiz, however, ended up hospitalized after fainting in the days leading up to the fight, leading the match to being wisely postponed. Without a headliner, Golden Boy turned to the undefeated Floyd Scholfield in the hope...2023
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"Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Floyd Schofield is officially out of Saturday’s showdown with Shakur Stevenson in Riyadh The Ring announced on Twitter that undefeated lightweight Floyd Schofield, who no-showed today’s Grand Arrivals for Saturday’s Riyadh Season clash with Shakur Stevenson, has officially been pulled by the BBBofC due to illness."

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"Floyd Schofield Wants William Zepeda if Joseph Diaz is Not Available"

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"com/crQGUED6iP— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) December 3, 2023 Undercard results Floyd Schofield TKO-1 Ricardo Lopez (1:51): Schofield (16-0, 12 KO) kinda wasted his time here, in all reality, but it got him in the ring, staying active, on the Ryan Garcia card, which is as big an event as Golden Boy can put on, and he showcased, at least."

• Josh Padley Rates Shakur Stevenson’s Power Out Of 10 After Surviving 9 Rounds On Late Notice
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• Josh Padley signs with Matchroom after last-second Stevenson save
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• Wrap-Up: Bivol gets even with Beterbiev, plus Shakur, Parker, Kabayel, more

Dmitry Bivol took the “0” from Artur Beterbiev, as Beterbiev did to him last year | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Dmitry Bivol took the “0” from Artur Beterbiev, as Beterbiev did to him last year, plus more from Riyadh and elsewhere in boxing! Dmitry Bivol gets revenge, goes undisputed at 175 The obvious biggest story of the week is that Dmitry Bivol rallied to cleanly beat Artur Beterbi...2025
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• Shakur Stevenson stops Josh Padley to retain WBC lightweight title
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• Shakur Stevenson Ignores Critics, Chooses Schofield for Next Title Defense
Floyd Schofield posted on social that he’s received the contract and it’s a “Done deal” ... read more Shakur Stevenson Ignores Critics, Chooses Schofield for Next Title Defense @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Wrap-Up: Bivol gets even with Beterbiev, plus Shakur, Parker, Kabayel, more
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• Shakur Stevenson Repeatedly Drops Josh Padley to Retain 135-lb Title

Shakur Stevenson (23-0, 11 KOs) proved that Josh Padley (15-1, 4 KOs) was no match for him by stopping him in nine rounds. The official time of stoppage was 3:00. With the win, Stevenson remains the WBC lightweight world champion. He won the title against Edwin De Los Santos in late 2023 and was making his second defence of it. The fight took place on a Riyadh Season card at the ANB Arena in Riyad...2025
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Best Bets for the Main Event and Undercard

On Saturday, February 22, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) will once again face Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) for the undisputed light heavyweight crown. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 is an immediate rematch from their first fight on October 12, 2004, which Beterbiev won by majority decision. The judges scorecards read 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112. Ahead of this loaded Riyadh Season ca...2025
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• Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: George Groves Predicts Main Event Outcome

On February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) will defend his undisputed light heavyweight crown against Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) at the Kingdom Arena. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 will be the main event of a loaded Riyadh Season event. The entire card will be available through several PPV outlets including DAZN and PPV.com. Many experts have revealed their predictions ahead of...2025
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Undercard Illness Sparks Chaos in Riyadh – Replacement Named

On February 22, the loaded Riyadh Season card headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will take place with all eyes in the boxing world firmly placed on this super card. Fight week has seen its fair share of drama with the cancellation of Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield and as reported first by The Ring Magazine, Daniel Dubois was taken ill and has subsequently been removed from the car...2025
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• Shakur Stevenson Rips Floyd Schofield, Embraces Late Replacement

The loaded Riyad Season card dubbed The Last Crescendo, received a blow when the British Boxing Board of Control cancelled the fight between Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) and Floyd Schofield. “Kid Austin” fell ill and was admitted to hospital which led to the BBBofC making their decision. Josh Padley (15-0, 4 KOs) was soon named as the late replacement and Stevenson has since appeare...2025
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• Golden Boy Clarifies Floyd Schofield Situation, Replacement Named

The loaded card dubbed The Last Crescendo, is the latest card from Riyadh Season and will be headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2. A vital part of this card was Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) vs Floyd Schofield, but illness to “Kid Austin” has seen him deemed unfit to fight and a replacement has now been named with Golden Boy clarifying the Floyd Schofield situation via a pr...2025
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• Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith: Full Breakdown and Fight Details

On February 22, at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an intriguing all-British light heavyweight clash will take place with Joshua Buatsi (19-0, 13 KOs) facing Callum Smith (30-2, 22 KOs). Buatsi vs Smith is a part of the loaded Riyadh Season card headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2. The entire fight card will be available through various PPV platforms. Big Fight Weekend is brin...2025
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• Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) will clash once again at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh on February 22. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 will be the main event of a loaded Riyadh Season event. The entire card will be available through PPV outlets including DAZN, TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and PPV.com. This is an immediate rematch of their first fight where Beterbiev...2025
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• Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield: Full Breakdown and Fight Details

On February 22 at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) will defend his WBC world lightweight title against unbeaten contender Floyd Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs). Stevenson vs Schofield will be a part of a loaded Riyadh Season card. The entire event will be available to watch through various PPV platforms. Ahead of this WBO title clash, we are bringing you a full bre...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Bivol gets even with Beterbiev, plus Shakur, Parker, Kabayel, more
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• ‘Dream phone call’: Padley believes he upsets Shakur on short notice

Josh Padley didn’t have the benefit of a training camp but say he’s still prepared to take belt from Shakur Stevenson. | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Josh Padley jumped at the opportunity to challenge Shakur Stevenson for world title. Josh Padley will get a big and unexpected shot to dethrone WBC lightweight titleholder Shakur Stevenson tomorrow in Riyadh, as he fills in as a late ...2025
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• Shakur Stevenson CONFRONTED Floyd Schofield Sr over ‘poison’ comments

Shakur Stevenson has revealed that he confronted Floyd Schofield Sr, after he made comments accusing his team of poisoning his son. Schofield was hospitalised on Tuesday in Riyadh after falling ill and was subsequently withdrawn from his scheduled bout with Stevenson by the British Boxing Board of Control [BBBofC]. The 22-year-old’s father and trainer had […] The post Shakur Stevenson CONFRO...2025
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• ‘We know the truth’: Schofield Sr discusses his son being pulled from Shakur fight

Floyd ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield was removed from this weekend’s card after being hospitalized this week. | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Floyd Schofield Sr gives his perspect on his son being hospitalized leading into weekend fight with Shakur Stevenson. Floyd Schofield Sr spends some time giving his perspective on his son being pulled from this weekend’s fight against...2025
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• Floyd Schofield’s father makes U-turn on poison comments to Shakur Stevenson

Floyd Schofield’s father has appeared to retract his comments in which he claimed that his son had been poisoned by a member of Shakur Stevenson’s team. Schofield was withdrawn from his scheduled bout with Stevenson on Saturday in Riyadh after falling ill on Tuesday and being hospitalised. ‘Kid Austin’ was later discharged, but the British […] The post Floyd Schofield’s father makes U-...2025
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• Golden Boy Clarifies Floyd Schofield Situation, Replacement Named
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• ‘I believe this was all a stunt’: Shakur reacts to Schofield’s withdrawal

Shakur Stevenson will have a new opponent this weekend after a late withdrawal from Floyd Schofield. | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Shakur Stevenson always had doubts Floyd Schofield would show up for their fight and was proven correct. After the recent news that Floyd Schofield is out of this weekend’s fight against Shakur Stevenson, Stevenson reacts to the news w...2025
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• Stevenson gets new foe as Schofield massage is questioned
Shakur Stevenson will face Josh Padley after receiving allegations of a massage gone wrong for ousted opponent Floyd Schofield. Stevenson had to find a replacement after Schofield was taken ill, and his father, Floyd Sr., complained about the actions of a masseuse. “They poisoned my son,” said Schofield Sr. “Shakur’s massage lady wiped cream on… The post Stevens...2025
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• Schofield ‘proof’ promised over ‘liar’ Hearn – Stevenson reacts
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Undercard Shake-Up as Surprise Replacement Emerges

The Last Crescendo, the latest Riyadh Season bill, will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 22. This loaded card headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 is undoubtedly one of the greatest cards ever. Fight week has been overshadowed by the news that Floyd Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) was taken ill and has been deemed not fit to fight WBC lightweight champion Sha...2025
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• HIGHLIGHTS! Ryan Garcia knocks out Oscar Duarte in return to ring

Ryan Garcia stopped Oscar Duarte in the eighth round | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Ryan Garcia stopped Oscar Duarte in the eighth round on Saturday night. Ryan Garcia didn’t have his absolute best performance tonight, but got the knockout win over Oscar Duarte in Houston all the same. Garcia improved to 24-1 (20 KO) with an eighth round KO of Duarte (26-2-1, 21 KO) in the...2023
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• Eimantas Stanionis-Vergil Ortiz Postponed Once Again; Floyd Schofield Jr. Moves To DAZN Main Event
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• Floyd Schofield Discusses Sparring Shakur Stevenson: “I Caught Him, He Barely Caught Me”
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• Gervonta Davis planning early 2024 return to the ring, who might he face?

Gervonta Davis says he’ll be back early in 2024 | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Gervonta Davis says he’ll be back early next year as he is working on his personal life. Gervonta Davis doesn’t sound like he’ll fight again in 2023, but also suggests it won’t be too far into 2024 that he’ll be back in the ring. “I’m getting my personal life together,” he posted on social ...2023
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• Keyshawn Davis: A Fight With Floyd Schofield Needs To Happen in 2024
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• Floyd Schofield Wants William Zepeda if Joseph Diaz is Not Available
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• Shakur Sets the Stage: Abdullah Mason as Gatekeeper for Kid Austin
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson wants ‘Kid Austin’ Floyd Schofield to earn a title shot ... read more Shakur Sets the Stage: Abdullah Mason as Gatekeeper for Kid Austin @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Ortiz hospitalized, Stanionis fight postponed a third time
Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Floyd Schofield vs Haskell Rhodes will serve as the new main event In what’s become a distressingly predictable move, Vergil Ortiz Jr is out of Saturday’s WBA “world” title fight against Eimantas Stanionis. Stanionis’ manager, Shelly Finkel, claims Ortiz fainted and had to be hospitalized. Floyd Schofield’s fight with Haskell Rhodes will serve ...2023
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• Shakur Stevenson Names The World Champion He Will Move Up In Weight To Fight: “Let’s Run It”
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Feb. 24 - Mar. 1
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• Wrap-Up: Bivol gets even with Beterbiev, plus Shakur, Parker, Kabayel, more
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• Gervonta Davis Reacts To Shakur Stevenson’s Stoppage Win Over Josh Padley In Just 1 Word

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis has reacted to Shakur Stevenson’s performance against last-minute opponent Josh Padley. Stevenson was originally scheduled to face countryman Floyd Schofield in a defence of his WBC lightweight title before the 22-year-old was forced to withdraw after falling ill earlier this week. It took Stevenson 9-rounds to break down and eventually stop Padley, […...2025
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• Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley Live Scorecard

Shakur Stevenson defends his WBC Lightweight World Title against unlikely last-minute contender Josh Padley. Stevenson – now champion in a third division – was all set to put his belt on the line against rising US star Floyd Schofield before the challenger pulled out mid-fight week due to illness. Enter Padley, who upset the odds […]...2025
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• ‘Dream phone call’: Padley believes he upsets Shakur on short notice
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• A Year Of Heavyweight Encounters Begins With Parker vs Bakole

The 2025 boxing calendar is shaping up to be another exciting one for fans, and much like last year (2024), the heavyweight division is expected to dominate the headlines and airwaves once again. This article will explore the recently announced Parker vs. Bakole matchup. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were at the centre of attention last year, but Londoner Daniel Dubois also made his mark as the &#...2025
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Undercard Illness Sparks Chaos in Riyadh – Replacement Named
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• Shakur Stevenson Rips Floyd Schofield, Embraces Late Replacement
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• Josh Padley Reflects on Brave Loss to Shakur Stevenson: ‘There’s Levels to This Game’

On February 22 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Josh Padley stepped up on short notice to replace the ill Floyd Schofield and face WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. It was ultimately a brave effort by the Doncaster native before being stopped in the ninth round. Following this tough loss, the British fighter spoke to The Stomping Ground and reflected on sharing a ring with a curr...2025
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• Schofield misses Grand Arrivals, speculation over weight issues ahead of Shakur fight

Floyd Schofield missed today’s Grand Arrivals event in Riyadh | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Floyd Schofield missed today’s Grand Arrivals event, fueling speculation as to the status of his fight with Shakur Stevenson. Floyd Schofield missed today’s “Grand Arrivals” event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of Saturday’s challenge against WBC lightweight titleholder Shak...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Feb. 19 - 22

The undisputed light heavyweight championship rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol headlines a stacked show from Saudi Arabia! | Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Images via Getty Images The undisputed light heavyweight championship rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol headlines a stacked show from Saudi Arabia! Wednesday, Feb. 19 ProBox, 8:30 pm ET, Home to Roost. It’s “Home...2025
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