Floyd Schofield is billed to fight Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight championship in Riyadh Season’s next show in February.
But boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions believes the 22 year old is being rushed.
Oscar Dela Hoya maintains that Floyd 'Kid Austin' Schofield Jr.( 18-0) should d have taken more time to gain experience before stepping up to challenge Shakur Stevenson.
"I was the first one to say, We have to wait, We have a plan for you, We have a strategy for you, but the father was very adamant. The father in particular, was the one that wanted this fight.
"Kid Austin is a throwback fighter. He's actually my favourite fighter today when it comes to fighting the very best, fighting anybody, getting to the top, and making history. That's his mentality. I love that. But for my taste, it was a little too ambitious, but they know exactly what they're doing.
"The father [Schofield Sr] knows his son. We know his abilities inside the ring. Is it too early? Maybe. is it the right time? Who knows. Only Kid Austin knows inside the ring that night. I think it's going to be the hell of a fight. I think it's going to be a very, very entertaining fight."
It's a great opportunity for the young New Jersey native, and should Schofield excel, it's the way to greatness.
By Samuel Opoku Amoah
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