Schofield makes weight for WBA lightweight title fight against Bahdi

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Schofield makes weight for WBA lightweight title fight against Bahdi
Summary

Floyd Schofield successfully made weight for his matchup against Lucas Bahdi in Chicago after missing his initial attempt. Both fighters are set to compete for the vacant WBA lightweight title on Saturday at Wintrust Arena. Schofield weighed in at 135 pounds, while Bahdi came in at 134. Tensions have risen between the two, with both boxers exchanging trash talk during the final press conference. Oscar De La Hoya commented on the significance of this fight, noting that one fighter will hand their opponent their first loss. Schofield looks to continue his undefeated record of 19-0 while Bahdi also remains undefeated at 20-0.

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  • •Schofield is 19-0 with 13 KOs; Bahdi is 20-0 with 15 KOs.
  • •The fight is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.
  • •Tensions between fighters escalated at their press conference.
  • •Oscar De La Hoya believes Schofield has the edge in talent.
  • •Both fighters aim to maintain their undefeated records.
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  • 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Schofield makes weight on second attempt before WBA lightweight title fight in Chicago
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Floyd Schofield made weight on his second attempt, and the tension with Lucas Bahdi kept building from there. Here’s what to know before Saturday’s vacant WBA lightweight title fight in Chicago.

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