Josh Padley earns fans' praise in ninth-round loss to Shakur Stevenson in WBC title fight

Josh Padley stepped into a WBC World Lightweight title fight against Shakur Stevenson, following Floyd Schofield's withdrawal, showcasing a gutsy performance that won over fans despite being stopped in the ninth round. Padley, an underdog who gained prominence after defeating Mark Chamberlain, took on the fight with Stevenson on short notice, managing to perform unexpectedly well against the pound-for-pound star. While Stevenson extended his record to 23-0, reactions were mixed as fans praised Padley’s heart and questioned Stevenson's aptitude as a champion.