After racking up 18 wins on the trot, Floyd Schofield lastly had the shot on the WBC light-weight title however pulled out simply days away from his struggle towards Shakur Stevenson. The factor that took the entire boxing neighborhood abruptly was the 22-year-old’s father’s declare that ‘Sugar’s group might have “poisoned” his son with the assistance of their masseuse since he fell in poor health this near the struggle.
This, clearly, didn’t sit effectively with Shakur Stevenson and his co-manager Josh Dubin who reminded Floyd Schofield Sr. there could possibly be a possible defamation lawsuit ready for him as a result of such accusations. Now, the WBC light-weight champion’s energy and conditioning coach, Torae Stevenson, gave their facet of the story whereas responding to Schofield’s father’s accusations.
Shakur’s coach, who’s additionally his cousin, claimed that that they had no masseuse with them once they traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the claims about him poisoning Floyd Schofield are nothing however “cap.” Throughout an interview on Cigar Speak, Torae Stevenson stated, “I don’t know what they received happening, however we didn’t even deliver no therapeutic massage girl out right here… We ain’t received nobody on the group giving massages.”
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Shakur Stevenson’s group additionally doubted that it was poisoning that led Floyd Schofield to drag out of their struggle this weekend. His coach merely claims that the 22-year-old might need been hit with nervousness days earlier than the struggle. “The meals poison is cap. I don’t suppose they received no meals poisoning. Them n**** received chilly toes,” Torae Stevenson added.
Shakur Stevenson energy coach says group Shakur doesn’t have a therapeutic massage girl in Saudi so the rubbing cream on Child Austin story is cap. Says he doesn’t consider it was meals poisoning both. pic.twitter.com/Zf52gwUbyv
— Naji (@NajiChill) February 19, 2025
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Properly, whether or not it’s the reality or not, Floyd Schofield, now, appears to be in a a lot better situation after allegedly getting sick and being hospitalized. His father even apologized to Shakur Stevenson and his group not too lengthy after the accusations. Right here’s what he needed to say.
Floyd Schofield Sr. apologizes to Shakur Stevenson
In a submit from ‘Child Austin’s social media deal with, his father supplied an replace on his situation, claiming that he’s doing effectively, but additionally apologized for accusing Shakur Stevenson by backtracking on their claims. Thereafter, Floyd Schofield’s father urged ‘Sugar’ to maintain a cordial relationship regardless of the accusations and wished him effectively now that Stevenson’s paired up with Josh Padley, who stepped in as Schofield’s substitute.
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“Allah is sweet! Thanks to Your Excellency for taking good care of my son. We’re indebted to you and your workers. I’m sorry we weren’t in a position to share the ring. Hopefully sooner or later. We don’t consider you performed a component on this. We nonetheless respect you and want you effectively in your up-and-coming struggle,” Floyd Schofield’s father acknowledged on Instagram.
Properly, it’s unknown as to how a lot time Floyd Schofield Jr can be out of motion, as it is going to be attention-grabbing to see if his substitute can rattle Shakur Stevenson on the Kingdom Area on February 22. Tell us your ideas within the feedback down beneath.