LOS ANGELES, CA (August 18, 2022) – Thrilling, blue-chip prospect Floyd “Child Austin” Schofield (11-0, 9 KOs) has signed a co-promotional take care of Golden Boy. The 19-year-old light-weight fighter from Austin, Texas shall be co-promoted with Davies Leisure.
“Being with Golden Boy Promotions is a dream come true,” stated Floyd Schofield. “I get to study from two legends – Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins – that I studied for years. My dad at all times advised me this was all going to occur. To see it actually occur, is past phrases. Now I’ve to do my half and win.”
A pugilist understanding of Richard Lord’s Boxing health club that has seen the likes of Jesus Chavez and James Kirkland stroll by way of its doorways, his coaching and sparring resume incorporates a lengthy checklist of present and up-and-coming world champions.
“The sensation of pleasure to carry Floyd to Golden Boy has greater than doubled after watching him ringside as he impressively debuted underneath our promotional banner this previous month,” stated Oscar De La Hoya. “Along with his humble attraction, charisma, and dedication to turn out to be one of many high guys within the sport, we see an excessive amount of potential superstardom within the making.”
Schofield debuted professionally on October 9, 2020 with a skillful knockout of Richard Esquibel. Since then, he has shortly constructed out his undefeated, skilled portfolio with a sequence of knockout wins. His background outdoors of the ring is simply as spectacular – Schofield and his father have been previously unhoused and lived in a shelter for months which fostered his need to assist deprived people by way of group works.
Schofield would be the essential occasion of Golden Boy Combat Evening on DAZN on Oct. 20 reside from Fantasy Springs Resort On line casino with a soon-to-be-announced opponent. Extra particulars on the present shall be shared shortly.
Press launch courtesy of Golden Boy Promotions.
