Floyd Schofield eyes lightweight titles and big-name fights ahead
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Floyd 'Kid Austin' Schofield is focused on becoming a champion at lightweight while targeting unification of titles. In a recent interview, Schofield discussed his aspirations to fight prominent names, including William Zepeda, Abdullah Mason, and Gary Russell. He aims to collect all the belts at 135 pounds before potentially moving up to 140. Schofield remains eager for a matchup against Shakur Stevenson to further his career goals. His plans come after a period of inactivity and indicate his commitment to making significant strides in the boxing world.
- •Schofield wants to fight Zepeda for title unification.
- •He has his sights set on Mason and Russell if Zepeda fight doesn't materialize.
- •Schofield remains interested in facing Shakur Stevenson for a belt.
- •He aims to collect all 135-pound titles before moving to 140.
- 9:16 PMBad Left Hook — ‘I’m looking ahead’: Floyd Schofield looking to become champion and unify at lightweight
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m looking ahead’: Floyd Schofield looking to become champion and unify at lightweight
"Floyd Schofield has big career goals as he looks to make a run at undisputed in two weight classes. | Getty Images Floyd ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield spends some time talking to Fight Hub TV about his recent inactivity, looking forward to a world title shot, still wanting some big name opponents, and more. Check out some excerpts of what he had to say below. Schofield on whether he’s still looking to fight Tank if he wins this title “Me and my dad, we’re looking to fight [William] Zepeda because that’s a unification that we can make, then I could go clean up the rest of the belts. But I’m not going to lie, if Tank did come back and was like ‘I want that fight, I want that belt back’ I have no problem because he’s the so-called boogeyman. Like I’ve always been saying, you get Tank on your record, you beat Tank, there’s not a lot people can say. But until then, I’m looking ahead. I’m looking to collect all the belts at ‘35 then going to ‘40.” On what fights he wants at 135 “If I can’t get Zepeda, I do want [Abdullah] Mason. I want Zepeda, Mason, and Gary Russell because I gave Gary Russell my word. So those are the three I want before I even think about going to ‘40.” On still wanting to fight Shakur Stevenson “For sure, because I’m going to get a belt. Whatever weight class he in, I’m going to get a belt at that weight class. That’s who I want before I finish my career. I’m going to show them how to deal with that type of style.”
"Floyd Schofield says he wants big names at 135 before targeting 140.
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External links- Bad Left HookSep 29, 2026, 9:16 PM‘I’m looking ahead’: Floyd Schofield looking to become champion and unify at lightweight
Floyd Schofield has big career goals as he looks to make a run at undisputed in two weight classes. | Getty Images Floyd ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield spends some time talking to Fight Hub TV about his recent inactivity, looking forward to a world title shot, still wanting some big name opponents, and more. Check out some excerpts of what he had to say below. Schofield on whether he’s still looking to fight Tank if he wins this title “Me and my dad, we’re looking to fight [William] Zepeda because that’s a unification that we can make, then I could go clean up the rest of the belts. But I’m not going to lie, if Tank did come back and was like ‘I want that fight, I want that belt back’ I have no problem because he’s the so-called boogeyman. Like I’ve always been saying, you get Tank on your record, you beat Tank, there’s not a lot people can say. But until then, I’m looking ahead. I’m looking to collect all the belts at ‘35 then going to ‘40.” On what fights he wants at 135 “If I can’t get Zepeda, I do want [Abdullah] Mason. I want Zepeda, Mason, and Gary Russell because I gave Gary Russell my word. So those are the three I want before I even think about going to ‘40.” On still wanting to fight Shakur Stevenson “For sure, because I’m going to get a belt. Whatever weight class he in, I’m going to get a belt at that weight class. That’s who I want before I finish my career. I’m going to show them how to deal with that type of style.”
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 9:16 PM‘I’m looking ahead’: Floyd Schofield looking to become champion and unify at lightweight
Floyd Schofield says he wants big names at 135 before targeting 140.
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