One of boxing’s hottest prospects, Floyd Schofield Jr., has been poisoned and is now stuck in a hospital bed—probably wishing he’d just taken a punch to the face instead. The drama escalated when his father, Floyd Schofield Sr., pointed the finger straight at WBC lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson, accusing him of playing the villain in this bizarre whodunit.

With their February 22nd fight officially down for the count and Stevenson now scrambling for a last-minute opponent, fans are still hooked—not on the fight, but on the interesting dynamic between Schofield and his father. So, if you love boxing, family drama, or just an underdog story, here’s everything you need to know about this father-son duo.

All about Floyd Schofield’s father

Floyd Schofield Sr. is more than just a father—he’s the driving force behind his son’s boxing career and a symbol of resilience. When he got the unexpected call that his son, Floyd Jr., was in foster care, he didn’t hesitate. Determined to break the cycle of abandonment he experienced as a child, he stepped in and took custody of his two-year-old son. But the road ahead wasn’t easy.

As a former A&R rep in the music industry, Schofield Sr. had to leave behind his fast-paced career for a more stable job. Despite his efforts, he and his son faced homelessness for three years, living in drug-infested motels and struggling to make ends meet. Through it all, he never gave up, working tirelessly to build a better life for his son.

Boxing became their escape and their future. While training in the gym, Sr. brought his son along, unknowingly planting the seeds of what would become a promising boxing career. At just eight years old, Floyd Jr. was already in the ring, and his father took on the role of his coach and mentor.

Now, Schofield Sr. watches his son, ‘Kid Austin,’ rise through the boxing ranks with an undefeated record. Despite the challenges, he remains his son’s biggest supporter, coach, and guiding hand. His ultimate goal isn’t just to build a champion—it’s to ensure his son never experiences the struggles he once did.

What happened to Floyd Schofield’s mother?

Floyd Schofield’s mother gave him up to foster care when he was just two years old, as she was unable to care for him along with her four other children. His grandmother called Floyd Schofield Sr. to inform him of the situation, and he immediately took steps to gain custody of his son.

Senior, who had experienced life in the foster care system himself, was determined to break the cycle and ensure his son had a better future. Today, Floyd Schofield Jr. is an undefeated prospect, proving that his father’s sacrifices paid off. However, his mother has remained out of the picture since giving him up.

That said, ‘Kid Austin’ might be missing out on the biggest fight of his career against Shakur Stevenson, but he clearly has found a wealth of happiness with his father/coach. What do you think about the relationship between the father-son duo?