Eddie Hearn Makes Bold Move: Proposal Submitted for Epic Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield Showdown!
Exciting news in the boxing world! Eddie Hearn has just revealed that a thrilling offer has been extended to Floyd Schofield for a showdown with WBC lightweight champion, Shakur Stevenson.
Originally set to clash with his mandatory challenger, William Zepeda, on the Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia, Stevenson faced a setback when Zepeda withdrew due to a left forearm injury sustained in his recent victory over Tevin Farmer.
Amidst the speculation of a replacement, enter Golden Boy fighter Floyd Schofield. With an impressive record of 18-0 (12 KOs) and a recent standout win against Rene Tellez Giron, Schofield wasted no time expressing his desire for a shot at the world title. Fueling the anticipation, a social media exchange between Schofield and Stevenson added fuel to the fire.
Hearn, the mastermind behind Stevenson’s career, has confirmed ongoing talks with Golden Boy to potentially feature this electrifying matchup on the star-studded February card. Sharing insights on the negotiations, Hearn expressed, “We agreed to fight Zepeda, so did Golden Boy apparently. But apparently, he’s injured after a very lackluster performance. Schofield is a name that’s in the hat, we’ve been talking to Golden Boy, we’ve made them an offer and we’re trying to tie that up with His Excellency now.”
Anticipation is high for this clash of the unbeaten American talents, promising a showdown filled with excitement and rivalry. Stay tuned as the boxing world eagerly awaits the outcome of these negotiations on this Thanksgiving Day!
