Statement from Oscar De La Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya issued a statement following lightweight Floyd Schofield Jr. withdrawl from his championship fight vs. WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson this Saturday on the Beterbiev Bivol 2 Last Crescendo undercard. Schofield fell ill and was forced to withdraw from the fight following ongoing speculations.

Here is what De La Hoya/Golden Boy Promotions had to say.

"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."