Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley takes place this weekend at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Padley is stepping in on short notice to fight Stevenson

Josh Padley has come to the rescue for Saturday's mega card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stepping up with three days' notice to fight lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson.

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson officially has a new opponent just three days before his scheduled title defense on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Per Ring Magazine, Stevenson will now defend his title against Josh Padley after Floyd Schofield was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an illness.

These two boxers are the final replacement options to fight Shakur Stevenson after Floyd Schofield was forced to withdraw from their February 22 fight.

Floyd Schofield has withdrawn from his fight against lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson with illness, the Ring Magazine has reported.

Floyd Schofield's illness has resulted in Josh Padley landing the opportunity of a lifetime. Just days out from fight night, the unbeaten Schofield was forced out of his Saturday title bout against WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson due to illness.

Shakur Stevenson will remain on "The Last Crescendo" after all. Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, will be facing Josh Padley on Saturday at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Padley (15-0,