World title fight on Beterbiev vs Bivol undercard called OFF just days before huge Saudi event
THE ARTUR BETERBIEV vs Dmitry Bivol show has been hit by a world title pull-out.
Floyd Schofield was supposed to challenge super-talent and lightweight world champ Shakur Stevenson on Saturday night in Riyadh.
However, Schofield has disappeared from Riyadh just four days before the bout.
The 22-year-old had initially showed up to Saudi Arabia and did all the Monday media, but then vanished on Tuesday and no-showed for the grand arrivals
The pair were set to throw hands in a battle for the WBC World Lightweight Championship.
But will no longer be able to take to the ring as a result of the bizarre circumstances.
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Quick thinking Queensberry staff are working to find a last-minute replacement for American three-weight ace Stevenson.
But the card remains one of the most stacked and exciting in modern boxing times.
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol headline the fight night that will also see Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker throw hands for the IBF World Heavyweight Championship.
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