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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Floyd Schofield out to make it up to his son for cancelling Disneyland trip after mysteriously pulling out of last fight
FLOYD SCHOFIELD is out to make it up to his little boy for cancelling a trip to Disneyland after the mysterious collapse of his last fight. Schofield was due to challenge for Shakur Stevenson's WBC lightweight world title in Saudi Arabia in February. 4 4 But the unbeaten American pulled out on the week of the bout - citing illness which left him hospitalised. His dad and trainer even went as far as to sensationally claim his son had been POISONED - as he shared images of the boxer bed-bound. Schofield later returned home to the US and had to break the news to his baby son that their celebratory trip to Disneyland had been KOd. He said: "Actually, when I first got back from Saudi, I would say it was a little sad because I was a new dad, I couldn't be around my son for like three months. "I gave my son a promise, after I get the green belt, we'll go to Disney, so I didn't really get to fulfil that. "So seeing him come back and I had nothing to show for it that like put me in a very bad depressed state. "I wasn't one to believe in depression really but actually going through it is a real thing. "I'm just glad I have my dad, my fiancee, my son and they got me back to where I was supposed to be." Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr JAKE PAUL'S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California. Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion. The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul - bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought. Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPV INFO Everything you need to know about Paul vs Chavez Jr LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Jake Paul buys incredible £29MILLION ranch with 5,700 acres Jake Paul in talks over TWO shock world title fights Chavez Jr is son of boxing great who was arrested on gun charges and robbed by party girls Jake Paul heavyweight days over after getting 'too fat' Schofield, 22, now returns on Saturday against ex-featherweight champ Tevin Farmer, 34, on the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard. And he plans to finally take his nine-month old son away after the fight - this time on a European getaway. Jake Paul issues heartfelt message to ex-boxing opponent Ben Askren who needs lung transplant after battling infection He said: "I wanna take them somewhere that other kids have not been able to go somewhere like Greece or somewhere that a nine month old don't go, so something nice." Schofield was pulled out of his bout against Stevenson, 27, by the British Boxing Board of Control - who oversaw the event - after a health check. His dad's allegations of poisoning were never proven and Schofield never explained his mystery illness - and it looks as though he never will. He said: "I just want to leave stuff in the past. Whatever happened, happened. I'm not trying to get into that. "I'm just looking forward and if me and Shakur are going to run it in the future, so be it. But right now I've just got to look at Tevin Farmer." Schofield confirmed his health woes are past him - even managing to find light of the situation with sceptical fans online. He said: "Yeah, I'm good. I have been trolling people in the comments. They're like, 'Hopefully he shows up.' I'm like, 'I might, I'll think about it.'" 4 4
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Who is Floyd Schofield? Record, stats and next fight as Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard looms
Floyd Schofield will return to the ring on 28 June at the Honda Centre in Anaheim, on the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Jr Chavez Jr undercard, to take on Tevin Farmer. This is the 22-year-old's first fight since he was forced to withdraw from his world-title shot against Shakur Stevenson, scheduled for February. Schofield arrived in Saudi Arabia a few days out from the fight and was hospitalised with an undisclosed illness, which forced his withdrawal. Taking on Farmer will be no easy comeback for Schofield, as the former IBF super-featherweight champion has been active against world-class opponents, including two fights against William Zepeda. Here is everything you need to know about Schofield ahead of his ring return this weekend. Who is Floyd Schofield? Nationality: United States Age: 22 Height: 5' 7' Schofield was born in Jersey City, but shortly thereafter moved to Austin, Texas, with his father. They were hit with hard times, suffering bouts of homelessness and being forced to beg for money. Floyd started boxing when he was eight years old and said that 'Sugar' Ray Robinson was his idol growing up. As an amateur, he won multiple national titles and built a record of 40-17 before turning professional in 2020, when he was just 18. Schofield campaigns at lightweight under Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and has ambitions of becoming the youngest active world champion in boxing, a title currently held by Brian Norman Jr, who is 24. Watch over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters with a DAZN subscription. More information here. What is Floyd Schofield's record? Schofield made his pro debut in late 2020 and dispatched Richard Esquibel in the first round. 2021 was the most active year of Schofield's career so far, as he raced to build an impressive 8-0 record, knocking out all but two of his opponents. The young Jersey-born fighter's potential was clear, and he graduated to taking on more-experienced opponents with winning records in 2022. He claimed the American Boxing Federation Intercontinental lightweight title by knocking out Julio Sanchez and defended it once, stopping Juan Antonio Lopez. Schofield continued to improve and began taking on 10-round fights against fringe world-level contenders, with his biggest wins coming against Daniel Rosas, who challenged for the WBO interim bantamweight belt, Alberto Mercado, whom he beat for the WBA International title, and Haskell Rhodes. The young American had the chance to show himself not just as an untested prospect, but a serious challenger on the world stage when he took on Rene Tellez Giron in November last year. On paper, it should have been a relatively easy night for Schofield. It was not until the 11th round that Giron landed a left hook that dropped a tiring Schofield. The young fighter managed to get to his feet, however, and went toe-to-toe with the Mexican brawler to seal a wide decision victory. When is Floyd Schofield's next fight? Schofield will return to the ring this weekend to take on former IBF super-featherweight champion Tevin Farmer, to put himself back into world-title contention at 135lb.
Forbes
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jake Paul Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Full Card Info Revealed
It's not Canelo Alvarez, and it's not an exhibition with Gervonta Davis, but what we're learning more and more with each passing fight is, love it or hate it, it is still Jake Paul—and that's the special, polarizing ingredient. In late June, Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the next chapter of both men's bizarre but compelling boxing journeys. This week, MVP announced more pieces to the card headed for the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The latest press release from MVP highlighted a huge lightweight bout added to the card. The undefeated Floyd Schofield will get the toughest task of his career when he faces Tevin Farmer. Schofield was originally supposed to fight Shakur Stevenson earlier this year, but he pulled out during fight week because of an illness. Farmer is coming off two tough losses to William Zepeda, who is now set to face Stevenson on July 12. Because of the connections, the fight makes sense for both men. 'First of all, I want to thank Golden Boy, MVP, and DAZN for the opportunity to come back on this stacked card,' said Schofield Jr. per the press release. 'Sharing the ring with former world champ Tevin Farmer is a huge opportunity for me to silence those who doubt me and my skills, and I know that I will come out with the win.' 'Kid Austin's about to learn—my skills are different than anything he's ever seen,' said Farmer. 'I'm knocking him out to teach him a lesson.' The addition of Holly Holm to the card was revealed on May 14 as she returns to boxing to take on the undefeated Yolanda Vega in a fight that will draw tons of attention from fans who know Holm primarily from her time in the UFC. In totality, the Paul–Chavez Jr. card, which is also strengthened by Zurdo Ramirez's unified title defense against Dorticós, makes this a strong summer boxing event. Be on the lookout for more information associated with Paul–Chavez Jr. and Taylor–Serrano III, which will also be promoted by MVP Promotions.
