The boxing schedule begins in November with a card organized by Golden Boy that will feature Floyd Schofield vs Rene Tellez Giron as the main event, to be held at The Theater, Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, on Saturday, November 2. Schofield (17-0, 12 KOs) will put his unbeaten record on the line against Tellez Giron (20-3, 13 KOs) in a bout between two of the best lightweights around today, with two fighters looking to establish themselves in the division, in order to be able to aspire to a world championship fight.
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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."
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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.
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Click To: Schofield vs Giron Live Anywhere Low Price
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.