Floyd Schofield: record, next fight and profile →
Floyd Schofield Jr. knows that time is on his side. He’s just 21 years of age and has at least the next decade and a half in the sport. With just 16 pro fights under his belt, Schofield (16-0, 12 KOs) should be at the stage where he’s taking on middling fighters with suspect records.
By Keith Idec - Ernesto “Tito” Mercado has taken an unconventional path toward building his 13-0 record. Mercado works without a major promoter, which has cost the 22-year-old knockout artist the type of exposure prospects typically receive during the developmental phase of their careers. The junior welterweight has instead performed off TV, on cards promoted by the company owned by his father and trainer, Nato, at LumColor Phoenix Center, a small venue in Ontario, California.
It’s normal that two top fighters who reside in the same weight class, jump into the ring against one another to sharpen their skills. In the case of Shakur Stevenson, he’s laced up his gloves against practically everyone. From Gervonta Davis to Devin Haney, even Terence Crawford and heavyweight contender Jared Anderson. If an elite fighter is willing, Stevenson has no problem getting some work.
Keyshawn Davis did his best to let a matchup between himself and Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield Jr. marinate. Both fighters are in their early 20s and neither has grabbed a world title as of yet. So, naturally, Davis vs. Schofield feels a bit undercooked. However, after watching Schofield take care of business this past weekend, Davis wants that fight to happen as soon as possible.
A big investment is being made into the future of Floyd Schofield Jr. The 21-year-old Austin-bred boxer offered a glimpse of what he had to offer in a blistering first-round knockout of Tijuana’s Ricardo Lopez. Four knockdowns produced the stoppage after just 111 seconds of ring action this past Saturday at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
The status of certain fighters is incredibly misconstrued according to Floyd Schofield. For the 21, he might be young and lacking experience at the top level but he believes he’s one of, if not the best, lightweight in the world. Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz, however, doesn’t agree.
Golden Boy Promotions still has a shot at a lightweight star. Floyd Schofield Jr. has insisted his readiness to answer the call. Proof was provided in his latest performance, an explosive first-round knockout of Tijuana’s Ricardo Lopez. The unbeaten Austin native scored four knockdowns to force referee Joe Rodriguez to stop the contest at just 1:51 into the first round Saturday evening at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Ryan Garcia is ready to fight in the ring. The junior welterweight contender did his best to soak in the cheers and support as he stepped on the scale ahead of his DAZN-aired main event versus Mexico’s Oscar Duarte. Garcia registered at a career-heaviest but well-proportioned 143 pounds during Friday’s official weigh-in. Duarte was 142.8 pounds—also a career-heaviest—for their twelve-round junior welterweight contest this Saturday from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Golden Boy has set down the undercard for the return of “King” Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs), who will face the dangerous knockout artist Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (26-1-1, 21 KOs) in a super lightweight fight.
It’s important to have the right team behind you. Of course, the ancillary pieces are vital as well. A fighter's work ethic, their habits outside of the ring, and naturally, their talent, all play gigantic roles. But, as previously mentioned, those who are guiding said fighters' career have an obligation to put them in the best position possible.