Floyd Schofield Sr., the father of undefeated lightweight contender ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield (16-0, 12 KOs), is making a bold prediction for his son’s upcoming fight against WBC 135-pound champion Shakur Stevenson. Schofield Sr. believes that Kid Austin will secure a knockout victory over Stevenson within three rounds. However, it will not be an easy task for Kid Austin to land punches on Stevenson, who is known for his exceptional defensive skills.
In order for the 21-year-old Kid Austin to have a chance at hurting Stevenson, he will need to aggressively pursue him around the ring. However, he must also be prepared for counterattacks and clinching from Stevenson, who tends to tie up his opponents when faced with adversity.
Schofield Sr.’s prediction may be seen as either bold or delusional. He acknowledges that Shakur is one of the most talented boxers in the sport, alongside Tank. Despite this recognition, Schofield Sr. firmly believes that his son will have an easy time defeating Shakur and that it will be one of the quickest fights of Kid Austin’s career.
Schofield Sr. emphasizes that his confidence in Kid Austin’s victory is not intended as a disrespect towards Shakur. He simply trusts in his son’s abilities and believes that Shakur will not be able to withstand Kid Austin’s powerful punches for more than a few rounds, especially with the use of eight-ounce gloves. Schofield Sr. even goes as far as predicting that Kid Austin will break Shakur’s jaw and face during the fight.
Expressing their desire for a shot at Shakur, Schofield Sr. mentions the potential generational wealth that would come from such a match. They also acknowledge unbeaten boxer William Zepeda as a worthy opponent, stating that Zepeda’s high punch output would make him a tougher challenge for Kid Austin compared to Shakur Stevenson.
Overall, Schofield Sr. remains confident in his son’s abilities and eagerly awaits the opportunity to prove Kid Austin’s greatness in the ring.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com