Floyd "Kid Austin" Schofield had a challenging night against Giron, a fight that many believe he could’ve handled with more ease. Schofield started strong, dominating the first three rounds with sharp jabs and fluid footwork. He was clearly outboxing Giron, staying on the outside and using his speed to control the distance. But in the fourth round, things took a turn. Schofield switched up his strategy and began to engage in a close-quarters fight, which played directly into Giron’s hands.

Giron, known for his solid chin and resilience, thrives in these gritty exchanges. By stepping into Giron’s range, Schofield gave up the advantage he’d established. Instead of using his jab and hand speed to keep Giron at bay, he chose to trade punches, allowing Giron to close the distance and get in some solid shots. While Schofield landed the cleaner punches, his decision to fight up close meant he was absorbing unnecessary hits along the way.

In the 11th round, Schofield was caught by a hook that landed on the top of his head, leading to a knockdown. It didn’t look like a particularly powerful shot, but it was well-placed, enough to put him down momentarily. Despite the knockdown, Schofield still managed to control most of the rounds and ultimately won a clear decision.

One takeaway from this fight is that Schofield could benefit from developing a stronger inside game. Whenever he was forced into close quarters, he struggled to produce effective inside work, which left him vulnerable and gave Giron opportunities to capitalize. This will be crucial for him as he faces tougher opponents in the future.

After the fight, Schofield called out Shakur Stevenson. While that would be an exciting matchup, this performance showed that Kid Austin might need a bit more polish before stepping in with someone at Stevenson’s skill level. Still, he’s clearly a tough, talented fighter with a bright future, and it will be interesting to see who he faces next.

Overall, Schofield’s performance against Giron was a valuable learning experience, and fans are eager to see how he’ll adjust and grow from here.

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