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Schofield Blasts Stevenson: 'C-Level Fighter!'
15 Oct
Summary
- Floyd Schofield won the WBA lightweight title against Lucas Bahdi.
- Shakur Stevenson called Schofield a 'C-level fighter' in a tweet.
- Schofield and his father criticized Stevenson's power and elite opponents.
Floyd Schofield, the 24-year-old newly crowned WBA lightweight champion, recently defeated Lucas Bahdi via unanimous decision. Despite his victory, Schofield found himself in a public war of words with Shakur Stevenson, the WBO junior welterweight champion. Stevenson took to Twitter to criticize Schofield's win, labeling him a "C-level fighter" who beat an "F-level fighter."
Schofield and his father have since responded, appearing on Fight Hub TV to address Stevenson's comments. They questioned Stevenson's punching power and suggested his status as an elite fighter is due to association rather than the quality of his opponents. This exchange highlights the intense confidence and verbal sparring common in professional boxing.
