Floyd Schofield Jr

Bio

Right then — Floyd Schofield Jr is a 23-year-old Texan with a 18-0 (13 KOs) record and the WBA mandatory slot at lightweight that has just landed him a date with Gervonta Davis. Father-and-son operation, Schofield Sr in the corner, and a stylistic blueprint that mixes Floyd Mayweather defensive shoulder-rolls with Adrien Broner-era flair. He believes he can outbox Tank.

Make no mistake — this is not a paper champion. Schofield Jr handed Rene Tellez Giron a wide UD over twelve in his last fight, the kind of busy, sharp performance that announces a contender. He has stopped four of his last six. He has not been to the championship rounds in three years — that is the only genuine question mark on the resume.

Stylistically, he is a long range counterpuncher with a sneaky right hand and the kind of athleticism that has historically given short, pressing southpaws (Tank) trouble. Father Schofield Sr is convinced his kid wins. The WBA mandatory window opened on May 24, runs to June 22, and then it goes to purse bid. The fight is happening. Boxing finally got the lightweight match-up it has been asking for.