Floyd Schofield Fires Back at Shakur Stevenson's Trolling

Floyd Schofield Jr. and his father ripped into Shakur Stevenson's punching power and resume this week, firing back after Stevenson called the new WBA lightweight titleholder a "C-level fighter" on social media.

The exchange started after Schofield outpointed Lucas Bahdi by unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBA lightweight title. Stevenson took to X afterward and dismissed Schofield's win, prompting a joint response from father and son during a Fight Hub TV interview that went well beyond a one-line jab.

What did Floyd Schofield's father say about Shakur Stevenson?

Floyd Schofield Sr. argued that Stevenson's standing in the sport has nothing to do with who he's actually beaten. "He got no power. He's only elite by association, not by who he fought, because he haven't fought nobody elite," the elder Schofield said, pointing to Stevenson's ties to Andre Ward, Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather as the real source of his reputation. He went further, calling Stevenson "a clown" and questioning why his opinions carry so much weight in boxing circles.

It's a pointed argument because it's not entirely baseless. Stevenson, long regarded as one of the sport's slickest technicians, has built his case on defense, accuracy and a spotless record rather than highlight-reel knockouts. Whether that amounts to a real weakness or just a different style of dominance is exactly the kind of debate that fuels these feuds and sells pay-per-view buys down the road.

How did Floyd Schofield Jr. respond to being called a C-level fighter?

Floyd Schofield Jr. said Stevenson's tweet only proved he's paying closer attention to him than people think. "When he tweeted, I was like, he really a fan because he was watching me. I can't remember the last time I watched a Shakur fight," Schofield said. He also took aim at Stevenson's style, saying a fighter who relies on constant lateral movement against dangerous opponents has no business critiquing how anyone else fights. "He uses the whole ring like a track field," Schofield said. "Somebody who fights like that can't tell me how I fight or how I should fight or what type of fighter I am."

Schofield did credit his own performance against Bahdi while admitting there's room to improve, then fully co-signed his father's comments. "You said everything I could say, bro. I agree 100%," he said.

Is a Schofield vs. Stevenson fight actually happening?

No fight between the two is currently in the works. Despite the heated back-and-forth, Schofield's father made clear their immediate plans don't involve Stevenson at all, floating William Zepeda as a more realistic and easier fight to make at this stage. That leaves the rivalry as pure trash talk for now rather than a real betting market, though the noise alone is the kind of thing promoters love to let simmer. If Stevenson keeps needling the new WBA titleholder publicly, expect oddsmakers and promoters to start floating the matchup once both men clear their current business, with Schofield's power and Stevenson's defensive wizardry shaping up as a legitimately interesting stylistic clash whenever it gets made.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Floyd Schofield and Shakur Stevenson feuding?

Shakur Stevenson called Floyd Schofield Jr. a 'C-level fighter' on social media after Schofield won the vacant WBA lightweight title by unanimous decision over Lucas Bahdi, prompting Schofield and his father to fire back by criticizing Stevenson's power and opposition.

What did Floyd Schofield's father say about Shakur Stevenson's reputation?

Floyd Schofield Sr. said Shakur Stevenson is 'elite by association' rather than by his opposition, crediting his standing to connections with Andre Ward, Terence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather rather than quality wins.

Is a fight between Floyd Schofield and Shakur Stevenson being planned?

No, Team Schofield has said a fight with Shakur Stevenson is not part of their immediate plans, with William Zepeda mentioned instead as a more realistic next opponent for Floyd Schofield Jr.