Floyd Schofield Outpoints Rene Tellez Giron Despite Late Drama in Vegas

Texas lightweight Floyd Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) maintained his unbeaten record at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, surviving his first career knockdown to secure a comprehensive points victory over Mexico's Rene Tellez Giron (20-4, 13 KOs). The judges' scorecards read 118-109 twice and 116-111.

The 22-year-old Austin native controlled the early action with precise jabbing and stance switches, though Giron's pressure forced moments of intense warfare. A third-round exchange drew criticism from Schofield's father-trainer after Giron briefly wobbled his son.

Giron's fifth-round success with power shots and a body attack demonstrated the fight's competitiveness, though referee Thomas Taylor had to address fouls from both men—Giron for rabbit punching and Schofield for excessive holding.

The bout's pivotal moment arrived in round eleven when a glancing left hook sent Schofield to the canvas for the first time in his career. He recovered quickly, trading through the championship rounds to win his first twelve-round contest.

This second victory of 2024 advances Schofield's campaign for more significant opportunities while ending Giron's three-fight winning streak. The Mexican veteran's determined effort provided valuable experience for Golden Boy's emerging lightweight prospect.