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Floyd Schofield lightweight title pursuit

Overview

Floyd Schofield is focused on reclaiming momentum in the lightweight division following a period of inactivity caused by a medical emergency in Saudi Arabia during early 2025. He is scheduled to compete against Lucas Bahdi on October 10 for the vacant WBA lightweight title.

Schofield has identified several potential targets, including a unification bout against William Zepeda, as well as matchups with Abdullah Mason, Gary Russell Jr., and Shakur Stevenson. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has expressed strong support for the prospect, predicting Schofield will become the undisputed lightweight champion and comparing his resilience to that of Sugar Ray Leonard.

Following Schofield’s victory over Lucas Bahdi to capture the vacant WBA title, De La Hoya has addressed the possibility of title unification. While De La Hoya initially expressed hesitation regarding a matchup between Schofield and Golden Boy’s own WBC champion, William Zepeda—citing the business implications of managing two separate champions—he has since agreed to the possibility of a unification bout between the two fighters.

Entities

Floyd Schofield · Oscar De La Hoya · Ryan Garcia · Floyd Mayweather · William Zepeda

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Oscar De La Hoya discusses Garcia-Mayweather and lightweight unification

    Oscar De La Hoya discusses potential high-stakes matchups, including a sanctioned Ryan Garcia vs. Floyd Mayweather fight and a possible lightweight unification between Floyd Schofield and William Zepeda.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Ryan Garcia challenges Floyd Mayweather to professional bout

    Ryan Garcia has challenged Floyd Mayweather to a professional fight rather than an exhibition, demanding Mayweather's undefeated record be at stake. Meanwhile, Dana White and Oscar De La Hoya trade barbs.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Floyd Schofield targets Zepeda unification and WBA title fight

    Floyd Schofield aims to unify the 135-pound division against William Zepeda and will face Lucas Bahdi on October 10 for the vacant WBA lightweight title.

Sources

bjpenn.com · boxingnews.com · boxingnews24.com · boxingnewsonline.net · eastsideboxing.com · forbesliberia.com · middleeasy.com · sportsnaut.com

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