{{Short description|American boxer (born 2002)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Floyd Schofield Jr. | realname = | nickname = Kid Austin | height = 5 ft 7 in | reach = | weight = Lightweight | nationality = American | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|2002|08|27}} | birth_place = Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | style = Orthodox<br>(Switch hitter)<br> | total = 19 | wins = 19 | KO = 13 | losses = | draws = | no contests = }}
'''Floyd Schofield Jr.''' (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.<ref>{{cite news|title=NEW FACES: FLOYD SCHOFIELD |url=https://ringtv.com/645214-new-faces-floyd-schofield/ |access-date=9 July 2024 |work=ringtv |date=17 October 2022}}</ref>
==Amateur career== Schofield won numerous titles as an amateur and finished up with a record 180–62.<ref>{{cite news|title=Floyd Schofield vs. Ricardo Lopez Torres Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More |url=https://essentiallynews.com/boxing-news-floyd-schofield-vs-ricardo-lopez-torres-stats-age-height-weight-reach-net-worth-record-and-more/ |access-date=9 July 2024 |work=essentiallysports |date=1 December 2023}}</ref>
==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.<ref>{{cite news|title=UNBEATEN TALENT FLOYD SCHOFIELD SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH GOLDEN BOY |url=https://ringtv.com/643213-unbeaten-talent-floyd-schofield-signs-co-promotional-deal-with-golden-boy/ |access-date=9 July 2024 |work=ringtv |date=18 August 2022}}</ref> Since signing with Golden Boy, Schofield has appeared on may big cards including Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Floyd Schofield aka Kid Austin To Strut Stuff on Davis Garcia Card |url=https://nyfights.com/worldwide/floyd-schofield-a-blue-chip-prospect/ |access-date=9 July 2024 |work=rnyfights |date=21 April 2023}}</ref>
===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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield set for Feb on Beterbiev-Bivol 2 undercard |url=https://www.fightmag.com/shakur-stevenson-vs-floyd-schofield-set-for-feb-on-beterbiev-bivol-2-undercard/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=5 December 2024}}</ref> He withdrew from the fight three days before it was due to take place after being hospitalized for an unspecified illness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cpwd8j2qd4po|title=Schofield withdraws from Stevenson world title bout|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=19 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/floyd-schofield-sick-shakur-stevenson-to-face-josh-padley-or-moussa-gholam-on-beterbiev-bivol-undercard-in-riyadh|title=Floyd Schofield Sick, Shakur Stevenson To Face Josh Padley Or Moussa Gholam On Beterbiev-Bivol Undercard In Riyadh|publisher=The Ring|accessdate=19 February 2025}}</ref>
Schofield face Tevin Farmer in Anaheim, CA, on June 28, 2025, and won by KO on the first round<ref>{{cite news |title='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 |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2025/5/23/24435953/floyd-schofield-to-face-tevin-farmer-on-jake-paul-vs-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-card-boxing-news-2025 |work=badlefthook.com |date=23 May 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Floyd Schofield-Tevin Farmer, Avious Griffin-Julian Rodriguez Added To Jake Paul-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Undercard |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/floyd-schofield-tevin-farmer-added-to-jake-paul-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-undercard |work=ringmagazine.com |date=23 May 2025 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Floyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer among bouts added to Paul-Chavez Jr undercard |url=https://www.fightmag.com/floyd-schofield-vs-tevin-farmer-among-bouts-added-to-paul-chavez-jr-undercard/ |work=fightmag.com |date=23 May 2025}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BLP unreferenced section|date=November 2024}} {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=13 |ko-losses=0 |dec-wins=5 |dec-losses= |dq-wins=1 |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Tevin Farmer |KO |1 (10), {{small|1:18}} |Jun 28, 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA Continental lightweight title}} |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Rene Tellez Giron |UD |12 |Nov 2, 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Estueri Suero |DQ |5 (8), {{small|2:07}} |Mar 16, 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Chelsea Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ricardo Lopez Torres |TKO |1 (10), {{small|1:51}} |Dec 2, 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Haskell Rhodes |UD |10 |Jul 8, 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jesus Valentin Leon |KO |2 (10), {{small|2:08}} |Apr 22, 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Alberto Mercado |UD |10 |Jan 28, 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA International lightweight title}} |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Daniel Rosas |KO |1 (8), {{small|1:37}} |Oct 10, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Rodrigo Guerrero |RTD |5 (8), {{small|3:00}} |Aug 6, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Juan Antonio Lopez |KO |6 (8), {{small|1:10}} |May 21, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Julio Sanchez |KO |1 (8), {{small|2:08}} |Feb 26, 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant ABF intercontinental lightweight title}} |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Pedro Vincente Scharbaai |UD |8 |Oct 22, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant NABF Junior super featherweight title}} |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Roberto Almazan Monreal |KO |2 (6), {{small|1:01}} |Aug 20, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Davies Boxing and Fitness, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant TCSP Texas super featherweight title}} |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Darryl Hayes |PTS |6 |Jun 19, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Danny Flores |TKO |3 (6), {{small|2:59}} |May 21, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mike Fowler |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:37}} |Apr 3, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jonathan Conde |KO |1 (4), {{small|2:29}} |Mar 5, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Cesar Valencia Aguilar |TKO |2 (4), {{small|0:27}} |Jan 30, 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Richard Esquibel |KO |1 (4), {{small|1:40}} |Oct 9, 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.}} | |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/936958 Floyd Schofield at BoxRec]
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