Shakur Stevenson v Floyd Schofield - Tale of the Tape: Weight, height, reach, trainers, records & more

We analyse the profiles and statistics of Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Schofield ahead of the pair's fight for the WBC lightweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Both Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Schofield believe they are the best lightweight on the planet.

On 22nd February, each will have the chance to strengthen their case as they battle it out with Stevenson’s WBC title on the line.  

Stevenson has his sights set on career-defining fights against the marquee names in the division, but to ensure they come to fruition, he cannot afford any slip ups against a young, hungry challenger.  

Schofield has been calling out everyone and anyone over the course of the last year. Now, he has what he wanted. This could be Cinderella story or a case of be careful what you wish for.  

Who will come out on top?

Let’s have a look at the tale of the tape…

Shakur Stevenson v Floyd Schofield - Tale of the Tape

	Shakur Stevenson	Floyd Schofield
Age:	27	22
Nickname:	Sugar	Kid Austin
Height:	5ft 8ins	5ft 7ins
Reach:	68 ins	N/A
Weight:	Lightweight	Lightweight
Trainer:	Willie Moses	Floyd Schofield Sr
Record:	22-0 (10 KOs)	18-0 (12 KOs)
Last Fight:	W (UD) v Artem Harutyunyan (July 2024)	W (UD) v Rene Tellez Giron (November 2024)

Shakur Stevenson - In Profile

Shakur Stevenson has the talent to become pound-for-pound the best boxer on the planet, but too often, the whole is less than the sum of its parts.  

‘Sugar’ has won world titles in three weight classes, but rarely has he dazzled.  

There have been moments: when he unified the WBC and WBO super-featherweight titles against Oscar Valdez, he was punch perfect, dominating a good fighter from first bell to last.

That is what the Rio 2016 Olympic silver medallist is capable of, but unfortunately we often see lacklustre showings from the Newark native.

The 27-year-old is at his best when opponents come forward, sadly his timing and speed make most opponents reluctant to do so.  

Stevenson is a true counter-puncher who likes to punish mistakes, but is reticent to take the lead himself.  

The nadir of this approach was against Edwin De Los Santos, when neither man wanted to let their hands go, resulting in a drab, forgettable match-up.  

Stevenson hopes to face either Vasyl Lomachenko or Gervonta Davis in a unification bout later this year.

For those fights to become a reality it is imperative that he makes a statement against the talented but inexperienced Floyd Schofield.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Timing	Lack of one-punch KO power
Hand speed	Can stay in range too long
Dictates the pace	Can be outworked
Body shots	Safety first approach

Floyd Schofield - In Profile

Floyd Schofield is not short of confidence.  

Neither is his father, and trainer, Floyd Sr.  

Having been in camp with some of the best fighters in America, both men have called for the leading lights of the lightweight division to face the 22-year-old.  

Now, their wish has been answered.  

The elder of the pair has been particularly vocal: recalling how his son staggered Devin Haney in sparring and proclaiming that Gervonta Davis would retire rather than fight ‘Kid Austin.’

It is time for the Texas-based fighter to back up the big talk in the ring.  

Schofield is undeniably talented: he has fast hands, good timing and a versatile jab.  

However, the best boxer he has fought to date is Rene Tellez Giron. The Mexican is tough and rugged, but limited. Despite the discrepancy in technical ability, Giron was able to drop the prospect late in their bout.  

This may be a case of too much, too soon for Schofield.    

Strengths	Weaknesses
Hand speed	Lunges with his attacks
Jab	Fades late in fights
Body shots	Can get caught square while switching stances
Combination punching	Inexperience