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Rising star Floyd Schofield Jr. has the biggest fight of his career ahead of him. The Jersey City native will go toe-to-toe against WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. The fight, scheduled for 22nd February in Riyadh, will be Schofield’s first title shot since he started boxing professionally in 2020. Interestingly enough, Schofield Jr. wasn’t even going to fight Stevenson. 

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Initially, Schofield’s promotional stablemate ‘Interim’ WBC lightweight champion William Zepeda was supposed to fight Stevenson as a mandatory challenger. However, due to an injury during Zepeda’s last fight, he had to pull out of the bout. Schofield stepped in as a last-minute replacement. But the question is, how much is Schofield worth, and how much is he getting paid for the fight?

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Floyd Schofield Jr.’s 2025 net worth and fight purse history

According to Collage Networth, Floyd Schofield Jr.’s net worth was $1 million by the end of 2024. Since then, ‘Kid Austin’ hasn’t fought anyone else. This means his net worth is likely the same as he heads into his first fight of 2025. However, securing a fight against the WBC lightweight champion on the high-profile undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch comes with its own advantages.

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Regardless, the purse details for Schofield Jr.’s past fights are a mystery. Still, one thing is clear, the Stevenson fight would be Schofield Jr.’s biggest career payday. And a win here could lead to even bigger matchups, and significantly fatter paychecks in the future.

How much is Floyd Schofield earning against Shakur Stevenson?

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According to Blue Bloods Sports TV, Floyd Schofield Jr. has confirmed that he will earn a substantial $1.2 million purse for his February 22nd fight against Shakur Stevenson. This figure does not include potential pay-per-view revenue, which could significantly boost his earnings if the event performs well in sales.

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Beyond the immediate payday, a victory over Stevenson—widely favored by fans and analysts—could propel Schofield Jr. to even larger paydays in the future. Meanwhile, Blue Bloods Sports TV also reports that Stevenson, the reigning champion and the bigger draw, is set to make an impressive $5 million for the fight.

That said, even though not much is known about Floyd Schofield Jr.’s past fight purses at the moment, he is set to walk home with a substantial amount of cash for fighting Shakur Stevenson. But the question is, do you think Schofield can defeat Stevenson?

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Sudeep Sinha is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of experience covering the science at the ES RingSide Desk. Known for sharp fight-night coverage and detailed analysis, Sudeep has become one of the desk’s leading boxing minds. His work has been featured on major platforms such as Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, where he covers everything from amateur boxing developments to high-profile controversies like Ryan Garcia career arc. Sudeep balances his professional writing career with a personal passion for reading, cycling, and lively debates about boxing match-ups and trends on social media. He takes pride in delivering engaging stories that resonate with both hardcore boxing enthusiasts and casual fans alike, providing clear insights into fighter strategies, training, and the evolving dynamics of the sport.

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