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Josh Padley to the Rescue
Josh Padley, undefeated with a record of 15 wins, is stepping in to fight Shakur Stevenson after Floyd Canfield withdrew from this weekend's world title bout due to illness. Padley's last fight was a stunning upset over Mark Chamberlain in September.
The Unfortunate Circumstances
Floyd Canfield's withdrawal from the fight came amidst a scandal involving allegations of poisoning. Reports suggest that Canfield fell ill after being poisoned, leading to his inability to challenge Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title.
Controversy Unfolds
Leaked messages allegedly from Canfield's father accused unnamed individuals of poisoning his son. This shocking development caused Canfield to miss the grand arrivals and ultimately be replaced by Josh Padley for the title fight.
Stevenson's Title Defense
Shakur Stevenson will defend the WBC lightweight title against Josh Padley in the upcoming match. Despite the unexpected circumstances surrounding Canfield's withdrawal, the fight promises to be an exciting showdown for the championship belt.
Exciting Fight Card
Stevenson's match against Padley is set to take place on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undisputed light-heavyweight card in Saudi Arabia this Saturday. The event will also feature other notable matchups including Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith and Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel.
