Floyd Schofield vs Abdullah Mason for $2.5 Million??

Floyd Schofield Jr., a rising lightweight boxer with an undefeated record, is demanding $2.5 million to fight Abdullah Mason, another unbeaten prospect, despite previously withdrawing from a title bout against Shakur Stevenson due to a reported illness, raising questions about his willingness to face top competition.

Abdullah Mason, a 21-year-old lightweight with an 18-0 record, is seen as a future star; his aggressive style and recent sixth-round stoppage of Carlos Ornelas on April 5, 2025, make him a formidable opponent, potentially explaining Schofield’s high purse demand as a negotiation tactic or avoidance strategy.

The $2.5 million demand is unusually high for a non-title fight between two prospects, as historical data from Bleacher Report (2022) shows even major bouts like Mayweather vs. Alvarez earned $41.5 million guaranteed for a champion, suggesting Schofield’s price may be a barrier to avoid the fight.