Floyd Schofield posted a message to his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, on X, begging him to permit him to battle WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson subsequent in February.
The way in which that the 22-year-old Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) requested De La Hoya reeked of a fighter too early in his profession growth stage to be given permission by Golden Boy Promotions to take that form of a battle in opposition to the 2016 Olympic silver medalist Shakur.
Schofield NOT Prepared
If Schofield had been an Olympic gold medalist like De La Hoya was beginning his personal profession, it might be one factor, however he’s not that kind of expertise. De La Hoya gained his first world title in his twelfth professional combating in 1994, however he was gentle years forward of the place Schofield was.
It could be a mismatch if you happen to took that model of De La Hoya and plugged him in with Shakur. Oscar would destroy Shakur, however Schofield ain’t that form of fighter. Take Oscar’s means and transplant it into Schofield, and he’d crush Shakur like De La Hoya did Rafael Ruelas.
Followers would roast De La Hoya and Golden Boy in the event that they allowed the novice Schofield to battle Shakur and one thing unhealthy had been to occur. Schofield’s final battle in opposition to Rene Tellez Giron confirmed that he’s not able to battle for a world title or tackle one of many proficient contenders.
Schofield’s father was speaking about him combating Andy Cruz or Edwin De Los Santos in a WBA 135-lb title eliminator, however that’s loopy discuss. These guys would faculty Schofield and make him look unhealthy. These are each higher fighters than Shakur by way of offensive means and leisure worth. Shakur is simply a defensive man.
“Bro, that’s your promoter. Name that man and get it completed. Y’all don’t have direct contact with them? I instructed you who to have Oscar [De La Hoya] attain out to. Let’s get this shifting.. Begging to him on social media for publicity doesn’t make a battle occur!” stated Shakur Stevenson on X, speaking to Floyd Schofield.
