Floyd Schofield addressed recent reports today regarding his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, not finalizing a fight with WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson for February 22nd.
Update on Contract
Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) stated that De La Hoya is waiting for the final agreement from Shakur’s team. He is confident that his team is prepared to defeat Shakur.
De La Hoya has remained silent on the potential matchup between his fighter, 22-year-old Schofield, and Shakur (22-0, 10 KOs) on the upcoming Riyadh Season card in February. It’s understandable if De La Hoya has concerns about Schofield, especially after his lackluster performance against Rene Tellez Giron on November 2nd.
Schofield’s reputation could suffer significantly if he were to face a defeat against Stevenson, potentially impacting his future in the sport.
Alternative Option for Schofield
With Kid Austin’s high ranking with the WBA, he could pursue a title shot against champion Gervonta Davis for a potentially more lucrative opportunity than facing Shakur. This would be a better strategic move for Schofield rather than risking a dull fight against Shakur.
If the Shakur-Schofield fight falls through, Shakur should consider a rematch with Edwin De Los Santos to redeem his previous performance. Fans have expressed doubts about Shakur’s alleged hand injury during their previous fight.
Shakur’s current style of boxing, characterized by hit-and-run tactics, was not well-received by fans in Nevada. There are concerns that Shakur may be looking for excuses to avoid certain opponents, such as De Los Santos.
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