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Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield III and Lucas “Prince” Bahdi will officially fight for the vacant World Boxing Association lightweight championship, putting an end to months of uncertainty surrounding Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ old world title. The unbeaten contenders will meet on Saturday, Oct.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 27

Schofield Faces Bahdi For Vacant WBA Lightweight Title

Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi will compete for the vacant WBA lightweight title on October 10 at Chicago's Wintrust Arena, Bad Left Hook reports, with unified flyweight champion Ricardo Sandoval defending against Oscar Collazo on the Golden Boy doubleheader card streaming live on DAZN.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 13

Floyd Schofield, Lucas Bahdi Agree to Fight for Gervonta Davis' Old Title

The WBA is finally set to crown a new lightweight champion for the first time since Gervonta 'Tank' Davis went dark in late 2025. The WBA has not hosted a 135-pound title fight since Davis controversially drew with Lamont Roach Jr.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 12

Schofield Confirms Bahdi Title Fight On October 10

Floyd Schofield will challenge Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight title on October 10, most likely in Las Vegas, after Golden Boy Promotions and Most Valuable Promotions reached a deal to avoid a purse bid.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 6

Floyd Schofield Sr says Albert Bell robbed against Mason

Floyd Schofield Sr posted to social media following Abdullah Mason's weekend title defense, saying Albert Bell deserved credit for a performance that should have earned him the belt.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 29

WBA Names Gervonta Davis ‘Champion in Recess,’ Orders Floyd Schofield vs. Lucas Bahdi for Vacant Lightweight Title

The WBA has officially reshaped the lightweight title picture. The sanctioning body announced that Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been designated as its Champion in Recess, while undefeated contenders Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi have been ordered to fight for the vacant WBA lightweight championship.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 21

De La Hoya On Davis Vs. Schofield

Oscar De La Hoya has not closed the door on Gervonta Davis versus Floyd Schofield — he has just made clear it is not opening anytime soon. The promoter offered his most candid assessment yet of where the WBA lightweight title situation stands.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 12

Oscar De La Hoya Reveals When Gervonta Davis vs Floyd Schofield Might Take Place

Promotional rivals Golden Boy and PBC seem to have resolved key issues, potentially paving the way for a significant bout that could alter the division.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 9

Oscar De La Hoya discusses Tank Davis vs Floyd Schofield bout

Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya confirmed that negotiations are progressing for a potential showdown between Gervonta Davis and Floyd Schofield, according to Bad Left Hook.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 9

Joshua Pagan on Sunday’s Fight In Grand Rapids: ‘It Is Another Step Toward World Title Contention’

Joshua Pagan aims to land a fight with Floyd Schofield or Abdullah Mason before his career concludes. Pagan will face Rodolfo Bustamante on Sunday at the GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 8

Davis-Schofield Talks At A Standstill

Gervonta Davis faces a race against time to agree his next fight. The WBA mandatory deadline for Davis to agree terms on a lightweight title defence against Floyd Schofield sits at June 22.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 3

WBA Lining Up Schofield Vs. Bahdi For Tank Davis’ Old Title

Following the WBA’s decision to turn Gervonta Davis to a “Champion in Recess”, the sanctioning body is moving forward with plans to order a vacant lightweight title clash between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 28

Floyd Schofield Breaks Silence Following Withdrawal From Bout With Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz

Floyd Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs) was forced to withdraw from a notable bout for the second time this year as he will no longer be facing Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz (33-7-1, 15 KOs) on November 8th.

Exclusive: 'Freeway” Rick Ross on Taking Over Boxing & Music, Mayweather’s Missed Move, Rick Rozay’s Business and Why He Never Liked Frank Lucas

Freeway Rick Ross isn’t just reflecting on his past—he’s already waist-deep in his future. “Absolutely! Well, I’m already in it, you know?” Ross told me when asked about his move into sports and entertainment.

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Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 29, 2025

Floyd Schofield Destroys Tevin Farmer

Tevin Farmer had no clue on how quick his night was going to end but Floyd Schofield came out blazing and absolutely blitz Farmer. Once Schofield landed that hook that landed flush on Farmer’s chin signaled the beginning of the end for him and he hit the mat.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 28, 2025

Schofield vs Farmer Fight Results: Schofield Scores 1st Rd TKO

Lightweight contender Floyd Schofield (19-0,12 KOs) wasted no time and stopped Tevin Farmer (33-10-1, 8 KOs) in the first round of their fight that opened up the Jake Paul vs.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 26, 2025

Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Presser Was As Expected & More

The Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. press conference in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday afternoon was exactly what you would expect from an event with those two names, but in addition to that, the undercard fighters stepped up and gave reasons why fans should purchase the DAZN PPV on Saturday night.