Madrimov vs. Walker: Inviting Tragedy
By Caryn A. Tate on August 18, 2020
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Fighters are hard-pressed to admit that they’re hurt. (photo: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom)
Even when proper precautions are taken, sometimes there can still be a negative outcome. But what about when there are clear warning signs that go unheeded, such as in Walker’s case? It’s inviting a tragic outcome… READ MORE
Herring retains title via DQ over Oquendo
By Robert Ecksel on September 5, 2020

The champ intended to box, while the challenger came to brawl. (Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
“I wasn’t too satisfied with my performance, to be honest with you,” said Herring after the fight. “I didn’t want it to end like that. I’m disappointed with the outcome. But my team felt it was too much. So we just had to stop it or whatever…” READ MORE
Scouting Report: Floyd Schofield
By Caryn A. Tate on May 30, 2021

When Floyd Jr. was a small child, he and his father were homeless for a short time.
Eighteen-year-old Floyd "Kid Austin” Schofield (5-0, 5 KOs) had his fifth professional fight—complete with his fifth knockout win--on May 21st on the undercard of a Boxeo Telemundo event in Florida. Recently, the young prospect from Austin, Texas spoke exclusively with BoxingNoir.com about his background and his skills in the ring.
When Floyd Jr. was a small child, he and his father, Floyd Sr., were homeless for a short time. Now, Floyd Jr. spends much of his free time volunteering in his community to help families dealing with homelessness. Earlier this spring, he helped plan a Mother’s Day lunch at the Austin Shelter for Women and Children.
“I always [wanted] to help people, and I felt good helping others,” Schofield said. “And now I can make events bigger and better every time we have them. This Mother's Day at the Women's and Children's Shelter was the first, and there will be more.”
Floyd Jr. grew up in the boxing gym.
“[My dad] always encouraged me,” said Floyd. “I was in a playpen in the gym, and then running around in the gym. When I was four or five my dad would turn on my cartoons and I'd do lateral movement while they were on.”
As an amateur, Schofield had over 160 fights that enabled him to thoroughly learn his craft. In the ring, Floyd displays fluid footwork that comes from “hours and hours straight,” as he puts it, of practicing lateral movement in the gym.
In addition to having good feet, Schofield is comfortable fighting at any range.
“[I most enjoy] boxing on the inside,” Schofield said. “It's more fun for me. It makes my fights more entertaining, and (there’s) better action when I fight on the inside.”
Floyd is expecting his next fight June 19th, this one in Atlanta at Buckhead Fight Club.
To the fans, Schofield said, “Keep watching my career and watching greatness grow. I won't disappoint you. And follow me on Instagram at @kid_austin1.”