Francisco Fonseca says negotiations are underway for a fight with Floyd Schofield and expects a deal to be finalized this week. The Nicaraguan rival confirmed the discussions and added a short timeline as both camps work towards terms.
The update indicates active negotiations rather than early-stage interest, although no date, venue or broadcast details have been confirmed. Schofield’s side have not commented publicly, leaving the outcome dependent on an agreement being reached within the said window. The proposed fight would take place in the super featherweight division, where both fighters are currently active near the title picture.
Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs) is coming off the biggest statement of his career, a 78-second demolition of former champion Tevin Farmer last June. It was a clinical performance that moved him to the #2 spot in the WBA rankings.
Farmer entered that fight on a three-fight losing streak, but went the distance in competitive fights against William Zepeda and Raymond Muratalla, giving context to the outcome without altering Schofield’s momentum.
Francisco Fonseca (38-4-2, 30 KOs) has won seven straight fights since a 2023 loss to Zhora Hamazaryan. His recent run came against lower-level opposition, but it kept him active and positioned for another opportunity.
If concluded, the fight would match Schofield’s current form against Fonseca’s experience, with both sides working to complete terms within the week.
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Last updated on 2026/03/26 at 20:15
