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
[edit]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
[edit]Schofield won numerous titles as an amateur and finished up with a record 180–20.[2]
Professional career
[edit]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
[edit]Schofield vs. Stevenson
[edit]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]
Professional boxing record
[edit]18 fights | 18 wins | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 12 | 0 |
By decision | 5 | 0 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 2 Nov 2024 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
DQ | 5 (8), 2:07 | 16 Mar 2024 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (10), 1:51 | 2 Dec 2023 | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 8 Jul 2023 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (10), 2:08 | 22 Apr 2023 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 28 Jan 2023 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 1:37 | 10 Oct 2022 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | 6 Aug 2022 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
KO | 6 (8), 1:10 | 21 May 2022 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 2:08 | 26 Feb 2022 | ![]() |
Won vacant ABF intercontinental lightweight title |
8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 22 Oct 2021 | ![]() |
Won vacant NABF junior super featherweight title |
7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (6), 1:01 | 20 Aug 2021 | ![]() |
Won vacant TCSP Texas super featherweight title |
6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 19 Jun 2021 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (6), 2:59 | 21 May 2021 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:37 | 3 Apr 2021 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 2:29 | 5 Mar 2021 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4), 0:27 | 30 Jan 2021 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 1:40 | 9 Oct 2020 | ![]() |
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Schofield withdraws from Stevenson world title bout". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Floyd Schofield Sick, Shakur Stevenson To Face Josh Padley Or Moussa Gholam On Beterbiev-Bivol Undercard In Riyadh". The Ring. Retrieved 19 February 2025.