Rising star Floyd Schofield returns to action to take on Rene Tellez Giron on November 2 in Las Vegas. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by DAZN.
With over 100 wins as an amateur, Schofield (17-0) quickly caught the eye of Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions. “Kid Austin” impressed in December 2023 with a first-round knockout of Ricardo Torres. His last fight was a March DQ win over Esteuri Suero.
The 22-year-old hopes to send a message of intent to the lightweight elite when he main events a Golden Boy show.
“I am beyond excited for my return to the ring as the official main event and to show the world what I’ve been working on,” said Schofield. “My goal is simple: become a world champion. My opponent has measured up against some tough contenders and will be looking to steal the show, but we won’t let him do that this time around.”
WATCH: Floyd Schofield vs. Rene Tellez Giron, live on DAZN
Mexico’s Giron (20-3) has had 13 knockouts and is on a three-fight win streak. He looks to use his impeccable defensive game and timing to halt Schofield’s momentum.
“I’m so excited about this fight, like none other so far in my career. Floyd Schofield, he’s just another big-name guy on my way to the top of the lightweight division,” said Giron. “I will win. My preparation is always great, that’s why I just scored two big wins in my last two fights. I like upsets, I’m that guy that will take your heart. I’m a proud fighter of Mexico, I will win this fight for my country, I’m tough.”
A title eliminator fight is on the Floyd Schofield vs. Rene Tellez Giron undercard, while an undisputed title fight looks to steal the show.
Floyd Schofield vs. Rene Tellez Giron undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Schofield vs. Giron card.
Bektemir Melikuziev vs. David Stevens
- Division/Weight: Super Middleweight
- Melikuziev record: 14-1
- Stevens record: 14-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-main event will see Bektemir Melikuziev vs. David Stevens in a WBA super middleweight title eliminator.
A 2016 Olympic silver medalist, Melikuziev (14-1) is on a seven-fight win streak with five fights ending via knockout. The Uzbek is ranked fifth in the WBA super middleweight rankings.
Ranked ninth, Stevens (14-1) is 2-1 in his last three fights. The 24-year-old has ten wins via knockout.
Gabriela Fundora vs. Gabriela Alaniz
- Division/Weight: Flyweight
- Fundora record: 14-0
- Alaniz record: 15-1
- Belts at stake: IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring flyweight titles
Gabriela Fundora and Gabriela Alaniz compete to determine the first women’s undisputed champion at flyweight.
The brother of super featherweight champion Sebastian Fundora, Gabriela (14-0) beat Arely Mucino in 2023 to win the IBF belt. “Sweet Poison” has six wins via knockout and has defended the belt twice.
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Alaniz (15-1) won the WBO flyweight title in 2022. After losing the WBO belt in a unification fight against Marlen Esparza, she beat her in a rematch in April to recapture the WBO title and win the WBA, WBC, and Ring belts.
Eric Tudor vs. Harold Calderon
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Tudor record: 11-1
- Calderon record: 28-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Eric Tudor faces Harold Calderon.
Tudor (11-1) is on a two-fight win streak after suffering his first career loss in 2023. The 22-year-old has seven wins via knockout.
Introduced to boxing as a child, Calderon (28-1) won silver at the 2013 Central American Games. The 37-year-old has primarily fought in Miami and is 1-1 in his last two fights.
Darius Fulghum vs. Christopher Pearson
- Division/Weight: Super Middleweights
- Fulghum record: 12-0
- Pearson record: 17-4-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card is Darius Fulghum vs. Christopher Pearson.
A blue-chip prospect, Fulghum (12-0) looks to go 4-0 in 2024. The 28-year-old has ten wins via knockout.
Pearson (17-4-1) is 1-2-1 in his last four fights with his last win coming in 2019.
Dalis Kaleiopu vs. Manuel Lerma
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Kaleiopu record: 5-0
- Lerma record: 4-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
Dalis Kaleiopu faces Manuel Lerma.
A Team USA Boxing standout, Kaleiopu (5-0) has four wins via knockout. The 25-year-old from Hawaii looks to go 2-0 in 2024 after only competing once in 2023.
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Lerma (4-0) looks to go 4-0 in 2024. The 19-year-old is also looking for his first knockout win.
Asa Stevens vs. Garen Diagan
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- Stevens record: 6-0
- Diagan record: 10-4
- Belts at stake: N/A
Asa Stevens faces Garen Diagan.
A 2018 Youth World Championships and 2019 Golden Gloves gold medalist, Stevens (6-0) competes in his first fight since December. “Ace,” 23, has two wins via the power punch.
Diagan (10-4) has fought for local gold from minimumweight to light flyweight. “Hellboy” competes in his first fight in over a year.
Jordan Fuentes vs. Roberto Pena
- Division/Weight: Bantamweight
- Fuentes record: 1-0
- Pena record: 4-4
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Jordan Fuentes faces Roberto Pena.
Starting his boxing journey at eight, Fuentes (1-0) has won seven national and four state titles. He is looking for his second win in 2024 and of his career.
Pena (4-4) is 2-2 in his last four fights and 1-1 in 2024.
Floyd Schofield vs. Rene Tllez Giron tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, November 2
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. BST | 11 a.m. AEDT
- Location: Virgin Hotels – Las Vegas
- How to watch:
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. | $24.99 per month in Canada | £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month | 13.99 AUD in Australia
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S. | $199.99 in Canada | £99.99 in the U.K.
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