Ring Magazine's Keith Idec broke the news that undefeated lightweight Floyd Schofield, Jr. has been ruled of Saturday's WBC title challenge against Shakur Stevenson in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Ring report said only that Schofield was too ill to fight. His condition may have been related to an effort to cut weight for 135-pound fight. According to the Ring, an effort is being made to bring in a replacement challenger to face Stevenson. Boxingtalk understand that England’s Josh Padley (15-0) hs edged out Spain’s Moussa Gholam (22-1) as the substitute opponent to challenge Stevenson.

Schofield's promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, issued the following statement confirming the news: "Yesterday, Floyd 'Kid Austin' Schofield Jr. fell ill and was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. In the interest of Schofield’s health and safety, the British Boxing Board of Control made the decision to cancel his scheduled bout against Shakur Stevenson. Schofield has since been discharged from the hospital and is awaiting the results of his medical evaluation. We extend our gratitude to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, SELA, and the medical professionals who provided Schofield with care."