Shakur Stevenson took to social media to encourage Floyd Schofield forward of their February twenty second undercard battle in Riyadh. The WBC light-weight champion Shakur (22-0, 10 KOs) let the prospect Schofield know to not “Let go” of his dream after he whips him.
Shakur’s Dismissive Confidence
Usually, this sort of remark is made after a fighter wins, however the overconfident Shakur is leaping the gun, consoling the 22-year-old novice Schofield earlier than they’ve met.
It is sensible as a result of Schofield might be an enormous underdog on this battle, and his probabilities of successful rely upon whether or not he lands a fortunate punch or Shakur suffers an damage.
Many followers assume Schofield and his father are simply taking his battle for the payday of $1 million, realizing they’ll’t win however are simply in it for the cash. That may be pathetic. Schofield hasn’t fought anybody noteworthy to be getting this title shot.
Schofield’s final 5 opponents
– Rene Tellez Giron
– Estueri Suero
– Ricardo Lopez Torres
– Haskell Rhodes
– Jesus Valentin Leon
These are NOT world-class fighters, and it’s unbelievable that Schofield was given a excessive rating by the sanctioning our bodies based mostly on victories over fluff opposition. Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya ought to have been agency on not permitting Schofield to battle for a world title but, but it surely’s comprehensible why he stated sure.
The way in which Schofield regarded in his battle with Giron, getting dropped, this cash-out match towards Shakur might be nearly as good because it will get for him. If De La Hoya chooses to proceed growing Schofield, he’d seemingly get picked off by one of many second-tier fighters earlier than attending to the extent of dealing with the highest 15 contenders.
“Don’t let go of your dream after this a** whooping. Chances are you’ll make it occur sometime; inform ’em, Auntie,” stated Shakur Stevenson X, consoling Floyd Schofield earlier than their February twenty second battle in Riyadh.
Cashing Out
Shakur is attempting to mess with Schofield within the build-up, but it surely doesn’t matter if he throws him off mentally as a result of he’s already out of his league on this battle. He doesn’t have to psyche him out as a result of he’s only a easy prospect.
“We’re going to shock the World… and the NEE,” stated Schofield about his battle with Shakur.
I don’t assume anybody believes Schofield or his dad that they assume they may win. Once more, they simply see this as a money-oriented deal for them, going for the short money, take the loss, and rinse & repeat with extra wins over smooth opposition for one more unearned title shot.
