Floyd Schofield Jr. withdrew from his November 8, 2025 co-main event against Joseph “JoJo” Diaz after suffering a wrist sprain. The injury will sideline him for three to six weeks, forcing a last-minute change to the DAZN fight card.
The unbeaten lightweight contender (19-0, 13 KOs) was set to face former IBF super featherweight champion Diaz (34-8-1, 15 KOs) at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The fight was part of the Golden Boy-promoted Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Erickson Lubin event. The setback delivers an early blow to the card, disappointing fans eager to see the 23-year-old rising star.
Fans React to Schofield’s Withdrawal and Past Cancellations
Fans flooded social media with mixed reactions to Schofield’s latest pullout. Some joked that Shakur Stevenson “snuck into his room and twisted his wrist.” Earlier this year, Schofield withdrew from a scheduled title fight with Stevenson just four days before the event, citing illness.
That February cancellation fueled rumors of foul play, with some supporters speculating he had been poisoned. The Spit Bucket Podcast (@TSBBoxing) first reported Schofield’s latest injury, confirming it as a sprain rather than a fracture.
Many fans expressed disappointment, noting Schofield’s repeated withdrawals have slowed his momentum in the lightweight division.
Diaz Faces Uncertain Future as Form Continues to Decline
Losing Schofield from the card hurts DAZN’s showcase appeal more than its competitiveness. Many analysts considered Schofield vs. Diaz a mismatch. The fight marked a step down for Schofield, who knocked out Tevin Farmer in the first round of his last bout on June 28, 2025.
Diaz, now 32, has struggled to maintain form, losing seven of his last nine fights since 2021. Consecutive defeats to Devin Haney and William Zepeda derailed his career, and he has yet to regain his rhythm.
Despite the cancellation, Schofield’s quick recovery timeline could allow him to return before the year’s end, keeping alive hopes for future marquee matchups in 2026.
