Shakur Stevenson is gearing up to defend his WBC lightweight belt when he takes on Floyd Schofield as part of Riyadh Season's The Last Crescendo , live on DAZN Pay-Per-View this Saturday (February 22).
The American was originally due to face Wiliam Zepeda after the Mexican's win in November, only for a hand injury to dash his hopes of challenging for a world title in Saudi Arabia.
This has handed an opportunity to the undefeated Schofield, one of the sport's rising young stars, to get a surprise shot at the crown and chance to show that he can live up to the recent hype his performances have built.
The bout is part of the greatest fight night put together, with an undisputed light-heavyweight rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol , while Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker battle for the IBF heavyweight crown
Here's what you need to know ahead of Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield.
When is Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield?
- Date: Saturday, February 22
- Time: 7:00pm KSA; 4:00pm GMT; 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT.
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Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield main event ringwalks (approx):
11:35pm KSA; 8:35pm GMT; 3:35pm ET; 12:35am PT.
The main fight card and DAZN broadcast will begin at 7:00pm KSA; 4:00pm GMT; 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT. Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Schofield will start at 11:35pm KSA; 8:35pm GMT; 3:35pm ET; 12:35am PT.
What has been said?
"Schofield was a notable absentee for the media event in London however, leaving Stevenson to field questions alone following July's win over Artem Harutyunyan."
"The champion, who saw a fight in October called off due to injury, took advantage of the solo limelight to call out his opponent, warning him he has made an error in challenging him."
"Yeah, he's definitely made a mistake," he said. "He's a good, young fighter, a hungry fighter. I hope he still takes the fight. I was kind of worried because he's not here.
"Don't get butterflies and pull out of the fight, Floyd. I know it's a hard time, I know you're dealing with a lot.
"But just show up. I'm coming in and putting my offensive on I'll let my hands go and I'll beat guys up."
Stevenson had been expected to face Wiliam Zepeda next month after the latter's win in November, only for injury to rule him out of a possible February date in the ring.
Schofield called out the incumbent holder for a fight, with both men sparring verbally in the build-up to its official confirmation as part of the latest Riyadh Season card."
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