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Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield Odds, Preview, and Picks (Feb 22)
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Analysis & key factors
A superstar night of boxing action is set for Saudi Arabia on Feb 22, 2025. The light heavyweight championship bout between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev will headline the star-studded card. But, there will also be a fight for the WBC lightweight world championship, as Shakur Stevenson takes on Floyd Schofield.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- How To Watch: DAZN
Odds
| Fight Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Shakur Stevenson | -1200 |
| Floyd Schofield | +700 |
Fight Preview
Superstars collide throughout the card of boxing in Saudi Arabia this weekend, but one of the standout names in action will be southpaw Shakur Stevenson. The American fighter has accumulated a perfect record of 22-0 since turning pro. Stevenson always looked set for a bright future after winning the silver medal in the bantamweight division at the 2016 Olympics.
He has continued to break new ground in the ring over the last couple of years, adding the WBC lightweight title to become a three-weight world champion. His latest defense of the gold came last summer, as he scored a unanimous decision with against Artem Harutyunyan in New Jersey.
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However, Stevenson himself has claimed that he will need to remain focused against a young and hungry challenger to his titles this weekend. Schofield was announced as the challenger for the world title in December after William Zepeda pulled out of a potential bout due to injury.
Schofield has proven to be a solid boxer throughout his career, racking up an amateur record of 180-20 before turning professional in 2020. Since then, he has claimed 18 wins from as many bouts and scored knockout wins on 12 occasions. His latest win was secured by unanimous decision against Rene Telles Giron in Las Vegas in November 2024.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield Picks
Stevenson has been the dominant fighter in the division since capturing the gold, and the odds indicate how challenging he will be to overcome in Saudi Arabia on Feb 22. Therefore, the best selection looks to be the reigning champion to win by decision.
Free Pick:
- Shakur Stevenson via Decision
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