Floyd Schofield Jr., a highly touted 22-year-old with a perfect record of 18 wins and 12 knockouts, is considered a rising star in the lightweight division. He gained significant attention when he accepted the challenge to face Shakur Stevenson, another undefeated boxer, for the WBC world title.
Their anticipated bout in February was unfortunately called off during fight week. Josh Padley stepped in as a replacement for Schofield but was defeated by Stevenson in a ninth-round stoppage. This cancellation left Schofield, nicknamed “Kid Austin,” without a fight. However, the undefeated lightweight boxer has now announced his return to the ring in June.
Schofield turned professional after an impressive amateur career, reportedly with 180 wins and 20 losses, and numerous amateur championships. He has continued his success as a professional, quickly climbing the ranks and is currently the WBA`s #2 ranked contender in the world.
Schofield`s opportunity to prove himself against the highly-regarded WBC lightweight champion, Stevenson, was lost in February due to illness. This forced him to withdraw from their all-American match, significantly disrupting his plans to make a major impact in the 135-pound division.
Two months later, Schofield has spoken out on Instagram, confirming his return to boxing at the end of June. He assured his fans of an exciting performance:
“We are fighting soon, hopefully at the end of June. I am eager to put on a show for you all because it has been too long since I was last in the ring. I`m excited and want to thank everyone who has remained loyal and supportive. I appreciate you all, we are going to have fun, let`s do it!”
The Texas-based boxer still faces doubts regarding the seriousness of the illness that caused his withdrawal from the Stevenson fight. He will be motivated to silence his critics throughout the rest of 2025. A future grudge match with Stevenson remains a possibility.
