Lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis approached Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya with a request to face Floyd ‘Kid’ Austin’ Floyd Schofield. De La Hoya expressed his willingness to make this fight happen later in the year.
Keyshawn, a 2020 U.S Olympian with a record of 10-0 and 7 knockouts, sought permission from De La Hoya to take on the 21-year-old ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield, who currently holds a record of 16-0 with 12 knockouts. However, it should be noted that Kid Austin is a highly skilled fighter, making this a potentially risky move for Keyshawn.
Unfortunately, Keyshawn’s performance has not shown much improvement since his defeat by Cuban boxer Andy Cruz in the 2020 Olympics. Cruz has defeated Keyshawn four times as an amateur, showcasing his superior skills and leaving Keyshawn with little chance of victory.
Instead of pursuing a fight with Kid Austin, Keyshawn should consider asking his promoter Bob Arum to arrange matches with other opponents. However, Arum is unlikely to agree to such fights, as he is aware of the potential risks and financial consequences it could have for Keyshawn’s career.
This situation can be likened to Arum matching Teofimo Lopez against Subriel Matias and witnessing Lopez being knocked out. The judges would have no influence on the outcome, as it would be clear that Lopez was outmatched.
It is surprising that Keyshawn would request a fight with the #4 WBA ranked Schofield, considering that his promoter, Bob Arum, would likely not support such a dangerous matchup.
It appears that Top Rank, Keyshawn’s promotional company, is being cautious in selecting his opponents following his disappointing performances against Nahir Albright and Francesco Patera.
During a conversation with Keyshawn, Oscar De La Hoya acknowledged their previous interactions with Kid Austin and expressed his enthusiasm for the potential fight. Keyshawn then asked De La Hoya if he could make the fight happen, to which De La Hoya responded positively, suggesting that it could take place at the end of the year.
Keyshawn eagerly confirmed his readiness for the fight, and De La Hoya emphasized the significance of the event. They even discussed possible locations for the fight, mentioning either Las Vegas or New York as potential venues.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com