#2 WBA light-weight contender Floyd Schofield will search extra expertise in his 12-round headliner in opposition to Rene Tellez Giron this Saturday night time, November 2nd at The Theater at Virgin Accommodations Las Vegas. The occasion might be proven stay on DAZN.
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Schofield (17-0, 12 KOs) is able to problem WBA light-weight champion Gervonta Davis for his title subsequent. Tank ought to have chosen him for his subsequent title protection fairly than tremendous featherweight Lamont Roach.
Giron (20-3, 13 KOs) comes into Saturday’s struggle off a three-fight profitable streak since shedding to Jose Matias Romero by a 10-round unanimous final yr in June in a aggressive struggle. The 25-year-old Giron has a strain model that can drive Schofield to adapt as a result of it received’t be one of many simple fights that he’s gotten accustomed to.
Giron additionally misplaced to Giovanni Cabrera in 2022, shedding a 10-round unanimous determination. Cabrera is essentially the most notable opponent Giron has confronted, and he got here up quick.
Schofield Needs Title Shot
“Me being #2 with the WBA is a dream come true. I labored my entire life for this. So when a possibility presents itself, I’m going to be greater than prepared,” mentioned Floyd Schofield to Struggle Hub TV about ramping up for a world title shot in opposition to WBA light-weight champion Gervonta Davis.
It’s unlikely that PBC will select to match Tank Davis in opposition to the Golden Boy-promoted Schofield as a result of he’s not with the identical community, and he doesn’t match the outline of the everyday opponent that the Baltimore native has been matched in opposition to throughout his profession. If Schofield exhibits some vulnerability in opposition to Giron and barely wins, which will improve his possibilities of being chosen by Tank’s administration.
“Sure, I’m. I dedicate my life to this sport. I’m not afraid of no one,” mentioned Schofield when requested if he’s prepared to maneuver to the following degree after his struggle in opposition to Tellez on Saturday night time. “Sure, I’m [ready to challenge WBA lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis].
“I prepare exhausting. I don’t suppose anyone fears him. I ought to have gotten the struggle [against Tank] earlier than Lamont Roach, but when we get by Rene, we’ll see who Golden Boy has subsequent. Who is aware of? If the chance presents itself subsequent yr, we’ll be greater than prepared.”
DAZN Major Undercard
Within the chief help bout, tremendous middleweight contender Bektemir Melikuziev (14-1, 10 KOs) will battle David Stevens (14-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round WBA 168-lb title eliminator. The winner of this struggle would be the necessary challenger for champion Canelo Alvarez.
IBF flyweight feminine champion Gabriela Fundora (14-0, 6 KOs) fights WBA, WBC, and WBO unified champ Gabriela Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round undisputed contest.
Tremendous middleweight prospect Darius Fulghum (12-0, 10 KOs) faces Christopher Pearson (17-4-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round contest. The 28-year-old Fulghum is a giant puncher with lots of potential. Nevertheless, at 28, Fulghum goes to must be moved at a quicker tempo if he’s to make the most of the time he has left in his profession.
Welterweight prospect Joel Iriarte (4-0, 4 KOs) fights Xavier Madrid (5-5, 2 KOs) in a 10-round contest.
