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Schofield and Bahdi WBA lightweight title fight

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Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi are scheduled to compete competed for the vacant WBA lightweight title at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The event, presented co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN, features two undefeated fighters. Prior to the bout, Schofield expressed confidence in his training and sparring, noting that his preparation had not revealed any unique challenges posed by Bahdi. Following the weigh-in, where Schofield recorded 135 lbs and Bahdi recorded 134 lbs, Schofield indicated a strategic focus on technical boxing and craftsmanship. He noted a desire to demonstrate his ability to outbox opponents while maintaining patience under pressure. As the championship bout approaches, Most Valuable Promotions, followed the WBA has designated designating Gervonta Davis as its ‘Champion in Recess’. Floyd ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield enters the fight as captured the WBA’s No. 1 contender vacant WBA lightweight world title with a 19-0 record, unanimous decision victory over Lucas Bahdi, improving his record to 20-0. The judges scored the 12-round bout 116-110, 119-108, and 115-111 in favor of Schofield. Throughout the fight, Schofield utilized speed, lateral movement, and sharp combinations to maintain control. He scored a knockdown in the third round, while Bahdi is the No. 2 contender responded with a 20-0 record. knockdown of his own in the 11th round. Despite Bahdi’s power, Schofield’s tactical boxing and cleaner punching secured the championship. Following previous disputes regarding the weight limit, both fighters successfully passed bout, analyst Tim Bradley suggested that while Schofield’s switch to a second-day weight check, weighing in at 143 pounds and 142.8 pounds, respectively. The event is co-promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Most Valuable Promotions and includes southpaw stance was a high-profile undercard. Ricardo Sandoval is scheduled successful tactical shift, he may need to defend his unified WBA and WBC flyweight titles against Sergio Mendoza, with additional bouts featuring Jahmal Harvey versus Pedro Castaneta improve distance control and Jan Paul Rivera punching stability to defend the title against Abraham Perfecto Valdez. elite, quicker opponents.

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  1. 2026-10-13 10:20 UTC Schofield and Bahdi WBA lightweight title fight
  2. 2026-10-10 18:19 UTC Schofield and Bahdi WBA lightweight title fight
  3. 2026-10-09 23:46 UTC Schofield and Bahdi WBA lightweight title fight

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