WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, claims they made a “seven-figure” provide to Raymond Muratalla, however he needed $3 million to struggle him on February twenty second.
So, as an alternative of utilizing the unbeaten #2 WBC-ranked Muratalla (22-0, 17 KOs), Hearn signed Floyd Schofield to face Shakur on the Riyadh Season card on February twenty second.
The boxing public is sad with the selection, feeling that the 22-year-old Schofield has no likelihood in opposition to Shakur. It’s one other instance of the New Jersey native cherry-picking an opponent to maintain from getting crushed and to maintain alive his houses for the mega-money payday in opposition to Gervonta Davis in 2025.
“We made an enormous provide to Muratalla. He requested for $3 million [to fight Shakur Stevesnon],” mentioned Eddie Hearn to Okay.O. Artist Sports activities about Raymond Muratalla wanting $3M to struggle WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson on February twenty second.
“Individuals don’t see this. Muratalla, at High Rank, requested for $3 million to struggle Shakur. We made them a seven-figure provide, properly over seven figures to struggle him. Nobody needs to struggle Shakur. That’s why I say to Floyd Schofield, properly accomplished. Go and turn into nice.
“Shakur is our man; I imagine he wins, however hear. You’ve obtained an opportunity. That’s what it’s all about,” mentioned Hearn,
