Floyd Schofield’s long-awaited WBA lightweight world title shot looks like it could come against Gervonta Davis, and now fan-favourite three-division champion James Toney has shared his thoughts on the proposed fight.
Davis has been inactive for 15 months as external issues kept him out of the ring, but his comeback seems imminent, and the WBA has now ordered a showdown with number one contender Schofield for their lightweight title.
As a result, ‘Tank’, who is currently named as the WBA’s ‘champion-in-recess’, has the opportunity to regain full status as a lightweight world champion if he agrees to take on ‘Kid Austin’ upon his return. If he doesn’t, he will lose his status as a champion.
Speaking to MillCity Boxing, ‘Lights Out’ Toney dismissed the chances of Schofield causing Davis any problems, believing that their potential meeting would end similarly to Davis’ June 2024 knockout of Frank Martin – which remains the Baltimore knockout artist’s most recent victory.
“That kid is not ready. He will get knocked out.”
“[I see] nothing [in Floyd Schofield]. He is a good fighter for the lesser fighters, but when he steps up to Tank’s level, it will be something different. He will be like Frank Martin.”
‘Tank’s comeback is anticipated to take place in September, with 23-year-old Schofield hoping to overcome inactivity of his own – having fought in just one round since 2024 – and hand Davis a first career defeat as a professional to become boxing’s third youngest male world champion.
