Championship bout details
Golden Boy Promotions brings a 12-round title fight to the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. American boxer Floyd Schofield, holding an undefeated 19-0-0 record, goes head-to-head against Canadian fighter Lucas Bahdi, who enters the ring at 20-0-0. The pair fight for the vacant WBA lightweight championship title.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, with the main event ringwalk expected around 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT. The event is broadcast via the DAZN streaming platform.
Fighter profiles and match expectations
Going into the matchup, Schofield is described as the heavy favorite to claim the WBA title, driven by his speed, aggressiveness, and explosive style. Bahdi enters the contest with a calm demeanor, a low guard style, and an emphasis on patience to strike when pressure increases during the match.
Undercard lineup
The fight card features several additional bouts prior to the main event:
- Flyweight: Ricardo Sandoval (champion) vs. Sergio Mendoza (WBA and WBC titles fight)
- Lightweight: Jahmal Harvey vs. Pedro Castaneda
- Super Featherweight: Jan Paul Rivera vs. Abraham Perfecto
