Floyd "Kid" Austing Headlines November 2nd in Las Vegas

Undefeated Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield Jr. (17-0, 12 KOs) of Austin, Texas returns to the ring as he takes on Rene “El Bravo” Tellez Girón (20-3, 13 KOs) of Querétaro, Mexico, for the WBA International lightweight title on Saturday, November 2, at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas live on DAZN.

“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 Floyd Schofield Jr. “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.”

Schofield Jr is coming off a disqualification over Esteuri Suero as Schofield was hit repeteadly for low blows resulting in the DQ win. His opponent, Giron stopped Alex Dilmaghani in seven rounds in his last fight.

"I'm so excited about this fight, like none other so far in my career. Floyd Schofield, he's just another big name guy in my way to the top of the lightweight division,” said Rene Telles Girón. “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."

“I’ve always said that “Kid Austin” has the “it” factor to not only be a champion, but to be a global superstar,“ said Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya. “Everyone knows that Schofield goes for the KO every time, but Girón has never been knocked out. This will be a real test for Floyd as he looks to continue his rise up the rankings.”

In the co-main event, Shoimbek, Uzbekistan’s Bektemir “Bek” Melikuziev (14-1, 10 KOs) will take on David “Dynamite” Stevens (14-1, 10 KOs).

In an undisputed Female flyweight championship match, undefeated IBF flyweight champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (14-0, 6 KOs) takes Buenos Aires, Argentina's WBA, WBC, WBO flyweight world champion Gabriela “LA Chuky” Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs).

Undefeated prospect Darius “DFG” Fulghum (12-0, 10 KOs) of Katy, Texas, faces Christopher Pearson (17-4-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round match.

Opening the DAZN Broadcast, Bakersfield, California’s prospect Joel Iriarte (4-0, 4 KOs) will fight in a six-round lightweight bout against an opponent to be named later.

Tickets for Schofield vs Girón will go on-sale Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PT and are priced at $100, $75, $50 and $25 plus applicable fees. A limited amount of Golden Boy VIP Suite Experience tickets will also be available for purchase with exclusive merchandise and fight night upgrades included. Standard and VIP tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or GoldenBoy.com. An exclusive pre-sale is available through AXS.com beginning today from 10:00 a.m. PT until 10:00 p.m. PT with Code: GBPVEGAS.