Floyd Schofield
Floyd Schofield | |
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Born | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | August 27, 2002
Nationality | American |
Other names | Kid Austin |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Lightweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 18 |
Wins | 18 |
Wins by KO | 12 |
Floyd Schofield (born August 27, 2002) is an American professional boxer who competes in the lightweight division.
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 180–20.[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 is scheduled to challenge Shakur Stevenson for his WBC lightweight title on February 22, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[5]
Professional boxing record
18 fights | 18 wins | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 12 | 0 |
By decision | 6 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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18 | Win | 18-0 | Rene Tellez Giron | UD | 12 | 2 Nov 2024 | The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
17 | Win | 17-0 | Estueri Suero | DQ | 5 (8), 2:07 | 16 Mar 2024 | Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Ricardo Lopez Torres | TKO | 1 (10), 1:51 | 2 Dec 2023 | Toyota Center, Houston, Texas | |
15 | Win | 15-0 | Haskell Rhodes | UD | 10 | 8 Jul 2023 | AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas | |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Jesus Valentin Leon | KO | 2 (10), 2:08 | 22 Apr 2023 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
13 | Win | 13–0 | Alberto Machado | UD | 10 | 28 Jan 2023 | YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California | |
12 | Win | 12-0 | Daniel Rosas | KO | 1 (8), 1:37 | 10 Oct 2022 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Rodrigo Guerrero | RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | 6 Aug 2022 | Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas | |
10 | Win | 10-0 | Juan Antonio Lopez | KO | 6 (8), 1:10 | 21 May 2022 | Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Julio Sanchez | KO | 1 (8), 2:08 | 26 Feb 2022 | Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas | Won vacant ABF intercontinental lightweight title |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Pedro Vincente Scharbaai | UD | 8 | 22 Oct 2021 | Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas | Won vacant NABF junior super featherweight title |
7 | Win | 7-0 | Roberto Almazan Monreal | KO | 2 (6), 1:01 | 20 Aug 2021 | Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas | Won vacant TCSP Texas super featherweight title |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Darryl Hayes | PTS | 6 | 19 Jun 2021 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Danny Flores | TKO | 3 (6), 2:59 | 21 May 2021 | Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Mike Fowler | TKO | 1 (4), 1:37 | 3 Apr 2021 | Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Jonathan Conde | KO | 1 (4), 2:29 | 5 Mar 2021 | Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Cesar Valencia Aguilar | TKO | 2 (4), 0:27 | 30 Jan 2021 | Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Richard Esquibel | KO | 1 (4), 1:40 | 9 Oct 2020 | Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida |
References
- ^ "NEW FACES: FLOYD SCHOFIELD". ringtv. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Floyd Schofield vs. Ricardo Lopez Torres Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More". essentiallysports. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "UNBEATEN TALENT FLOYD SCHOFIELD SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH GOLDEN BOY". ringtv. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Floyd Schofield aka Kid Austin To Strut Stuff on Davis Garcia Card". rnyfights. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (5 December 2024). "Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield set for Feb on Beterbiev-Bivol 2 undercard". FIGHTMAG.