Undefeated Champion Shakur Stevenson Faces Unexpected Challenge: "He's No Pushover"

Ronald Crawley Feb. 22, 2025, 4:10 p.m.

Stevenson, now a champion in three divisions, planned to face rising US star Floyd Schofield. But things changed when Schofield fell ill during fight week and had to pull out. This left the door open for a surprise contender.

Enter Josh Padley, a British boxer who recently caught everyone's attention. Padley scored an upset victory against Mark Chamberlain and kept himself in shape, waiting for a chance like this. His readiness paid off when he got the call to replace Schofield.

The match now shapes up as a classic underdog story. Stevenson stands as one of the best boxers in the world, while Padley comes in as a massive long shot. It's a chance for Padley to write a fairytale ending, but he faces a tough challenge.

Fans will want to keep an eye on how Stevenson performs after his recent hand surgery. They'll also watch to see if Padley can disrupt Stevenson's rhythm and create some surprises in the ring.

Seconds Out will provide a live scorecard during the fight. Remember, these aren't the official scores from the judges, but they'll give you a good idea of how the match is going.

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