- Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi fight for the vacant WBA lightweight title in Chicago on Saturday, October 10, live on DAZN
- Ricardo Sandoval defends his WBC and WBA flyweight titles on the same card against a late replacement for Oscar Collazo
- I pick Schofield to win, with the extra gear and speed the difference over twelve rounds
Schofield vs Bahdi: The Belt Tank Left Behind
Right then. Saturday, October 10, Chicago, live on DAZN. Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi meet for the vacant WBA lightweight title, the belt formerly held by Gervonta Davis. We saw this coming when the WBA ordered Davis to face Schofield, and now the title sits vacant with two unbeaten fighters chasing it. I covered the build-up in our first Schofield vs Bahdi piece, and fight week is where it gets real.
Schofield: Talent Versus Timing
Let's not beat around the bush: Schofield's 2025 was uneven, with illness and injury setbacks that stalled a career that looked like it was flying. The talent has never been in question. Quick hands, fast feet and a feel for range that you cannot teach. The question is whether the layoffs have cost him sharpness, and a title shot is a brutal place to find out.
What Bahdi Brings
Bahdi is an undefeated Canadian who gained real profile by beating Ashton Sylve. He has not built much momentum since, but he fights with a solid base and he will not be fazed by the stage. He needs to turn this into a scrappy, physical fight and keep Schofield on the back foot.
The Undercard Worth Watching
Do not sleep on the rest of the card. Ricardo Sandoval defends his WBC and WBA flyweight titles against a late replacement for Oscar Collazo. It is a change nobody wanted, but Sandoval has shown he can adapt and I expect a professional win.
The Prediction
Make no mistake, this is Schofield's chance to announce himself as a lightweight champion. I make him a wide unanimous decision winner, with a late knockdown possible if Bahdi tires. If Schofield has really put the setbacks behind him, he is levels above this opponent. If not, we will see it early, and that is the only way Bahdi pulls the upset.