Floyd Schofield's father has shared a video of the boxer in the hospital, raising concerns about his health amid a 'poison' scandal. The 22-year-old American was pulled out of his upcoming bout with Shakur Stevenson after rumors surfaced online that he may have been "poisoned."
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Concerning Hospital Video
Floyd Schofield Sr posted a video of his son in a hospital bed, sparking worries about the boxer's well-being. Despite attending media commitments as planned on Monday, Schofield did not show up for Tuesday's events following leaked texts suggesting he had been "spiked," allegedly received by his father.
Withdrawal from Fight
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn initially thought the fight would proceed, but the British Boxing Board of Control eventually withdrew Schofield from the match. Schofield Sr shared a cryptic message on Wednesday hinting at forthcoming proof regarding the situation, stating that "all things will be revealed in time."
Request for Prayers
Seeking support, Schofield Sr asked for prayers for his son's recovery and expressed gratitude towards the Saudi people for their hospitality. Boxing authorities are now looking for a replacement fighter for Schofield, with reports suggesting that Brit Josh Padley might fill in for Stevenson.
Upcoming Matches
The event, featuring Joseph Parker vs Daniel Dubois and Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev 2, is still set to proceed despite Schofield's withdrawal. Earlier in the week, Schofield Jr had expressed his readiness for the fight, stating, "I'm just going to go out there and do my best."
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
