Floyd Schofield

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Floyd Schofield Jr.
Born (2002-08-27) August 27, 2002 (age 23)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesKid Austin
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Stance Orthodox
(Switch hitter)
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins19
Wins by KO13

Floyd Schofield Jr. (born August 27, 2002) is an American professional boxer who competes in the lightweight division.

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Early life

Schofield had a very tough upbringing. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey he moved to Austin, Texas hence his nickname. His father gained custody of him when he was 2 years old but they struggled financially, being homeless and begging for money. This led to Schofield entering the sport of boxing at age 8. He has stated that Sugar Ray Robinson is his idol. [1]

Amateur career

Schofield won numerous titles as an amateur and finished up with a record 180–62. [2]

Professional career

Schofield's early pro performances caught the eye of boxing legend Oscar de La Hoya who ended up signing him to his Golden Boy Promotions. [3] Since signing with Golden Boy, Schofield has appeared on may big cards including Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia. [4]

WBC lightweight championship

Schofield vs. Stevenson

Schofield was scheduled to challenge Shakur Stevenson for his WBC lightweight title on February 22, 2025 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. [5] He withdrew from the fight three days before it was due to take place after being hospitalized for an unspecified illness. [6] [7]

Schofield face Tevin Farmer in Anaheim, CA, on June 28, 2025 and won by KO on the first round [8] [9] [10]

Professional boxing record

19 fights19 wins0 losses
By knockout130
By decision50
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
19Win19–0 Tevin Farmer KO1 (10), 1:18Jun 28, 2025 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Won vacant WBA Continental lightweight title
18Win18–0Rene Tellez GironUD12Nov 2, 2024 The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17Win17–0Estueri SueroDQ5 (8), 2:07Mar 16, 2024Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16Win16–0Ricardo Lopez TorresTKO1 (10), 1:51Dec 2, 2023 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
15Win15–0Haskell RhodesUD10Jul 8, 2023 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
14Win14–0Jesus Valentin LeonKO2 (10), 2:08Apr 22, 2023 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
13Win13–0Alberto MercadoUD10Jan 28, 2023 YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant WBA International lightweight title
12Win12–0Daniel RosasKO1 (8), 1:37Oct 10, 2022 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
11Win11–0Rodrigo GuerreroRTD5 (8), 3:00Aug 6, 2022 Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
10Win10–0Juan Antonio LopezKO6 (8), 1:10May 21, 2022Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
9Win9–0Julio SanchezKO1 (8), 2:08Feb 26, 2022Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant ABF intercontinental lightweight title
8Win8–0Pedro Vincente ScharbaaiUD8Oct 22, 2021Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant NABF Junior super featherweight title
7Win7–0Roberto Almazan MonrealKO2 (6), 1:01Aug 20, 2021Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant TCSP Texas super featherweight title
6Win6–0Darryl HayesPTS6Jun 19, 2021Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
5Win5–0Danny FloresTKO3 (6), 2:59May 21, 2021Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0Mike FowlerTKO1 (4), 1:37Apr 3, 2021Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
3Win3–0Jonathan CondeKO1 (4), 2:29Mar 5, 2021Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Cesar Valencia AguilarTKO2 (4), 0:27Jan 30, 2021Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
1Win1–0Richard EsquibelKO1 (4), 1:40Oct 9, 2020Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "NEW FACES: FLOYD SCHOFIELD". ringtv. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "Floyd Schofield vs. Ricardo Lopez Torres Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More". essentiallysports. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "UNBEATEN TALENT FLOYD SCHOFIELD SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH GOLDEN BOY". ringtv. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Floyd Schofield aka Kid Austin To Strut Stuff on Davis Garcia Card". rnyfights. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  5. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (5 December 2024). "Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield set for Feb on Beterbiev-Bivol 2 undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  6. ↑ "Schofield withdraws from Stevenson world title bout". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "Floyd Schofield Sick, Shakur Stevenson To Face Josh Padley Or Moussa Gholam On Beterbiev-Bivol Undercard In Riyadh". The Ring. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "'Huge opportunity for me to silence those who doubt me': Floyd Schofield to face Tevin Farmer on Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr card". badlefthook.com. 23 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "Floyd Schofield-Tevin Farmer, Avious Griffin-Julian Rodriguez Added To Jake Paul-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Undercard". ringmagazine.com. 23 May 2025.
  10. ↑ "Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer among bouts added to Paul-Chavez Jr undercard". fightmag.com. 23 May 2025.
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