Floyd Schofield Set for Giron Bout, Eyes Title Shot Against Gervonta Davis
Giron (20-3, 13 KOs), known for his relentless pressure style, poses a formidable challenge for Schofield. Coming into this bout on a three-fight win streak, Giron has shown resilience since his loss to Jose Matias Romero in 2022. He has also faced tough opponents like Giovanni Cabrera, though he came up short in that matchup. Schofield recognizes the difficulty of the task, admitting Giron won’t be an “easy fight,” and he’s prepared to adapt to Giron’s high-pressure approach.
Floyd Schofield (17-0, 12 KOs) is eager to prove himself against Rene Tellez Giron on Saturday night, as he seeks a future title shot against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Schofield, currently ranked #2 by the WBA, has been working towards this opportunity his entire career and believes he deserves the next title defense over super featherweight contender Lamont Roach. However, it remains uncertain whether the PBC will set up a fight between Davis and Schofield, given Schofield’s alignment with Golden Boy Promotions and the differences in their respective networks.
Giron (20-3, 13 KOs), known for his relentless pressure style, poses a formidable challenge for Schofield. Coming into this bout on a three-fight win streak, Giron has shown resilience since his loss to Jose Matias Romero in 2022. He has also faced tough opponents like Giovanni Cabrera, though he came up short in that matchup. Schofield recognizes the difficulty of the task, admitting Giron won’t be an “easy fight,” and he’s prepared to adapt to Giron’s high-pressure approach.
In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Schofield expressed his readiness to step up to the elite level if he defeats Giron, stating, “I’m not scared of anybody. I should have gotten the fight [against Tank] before Lamont Roach, but if we get through Rene, we’ll see who Golden Boy has next.” Schofield’s determination is clear, though he acknowledges that a potential matchup with Davis could hinge on his performance against Giron. A close, competitive fight could actually work in his favor by making him a more appealing opponent for Davis and his management.
DAZN Main Undercard
Alongside the Schofield-Giron matchup, the DAZN card will feature exciting undercard bouts. Super middleweight contender Bektemir Melikuziev (14-1, 10 KOs) will square off against David Stevens (14-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round WBA title eliminator. The winner will become the mandatory challenger for Canelo Alvarez's WBA title, bringing high stakes to the ring.
In the women’s division, IBF flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora (14-0, 6 KOs) will challenge unified WBA, WBC, and WBO titleholder Gabriela Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round bout for undisputed flyweight champion status. Additionally, super middleweight prospect Darius Fulghum (12-0, 10 KOs) will take on Christopher Pearson (17-4-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round bout. At 28, Fulghum is looking to fast-track his career given his powerful punching style and age.
Welterweight prospect Joel Iriarte (4-0, 4 KOs) will face Xavier Madrid (5-5, 2 KOs) in another 10-round fight, rounding out an action-packed card that promises to showcase rising talent alongside Schofield’s bid for a potential title shot against Davis.
