Schofield-Bahdi Title Fight On After Weight Scare

Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi will fight for the vacant WBA lightweight title tonight after both men passed a second-day weight check that erased doubts about whether the bout would happen at all.

Schofield weighed in at 143 pounds and Bahdi at 142.8 pounds, putting to rest a dispute over the fight's weight limit that flared up after Friday's official weigh-in. The vacant WBA belt will be decided at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, with the Golden Boy Promotions card streaming on DAZN starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Why The Weight Check Mattered

Friday's weigh-in left the main event in limbo, and a second-day check was needed before either side could be sure the fight was going forward. Once Schofield and Bahdi both made weight on day two, the promotion confirmed the card as originally planned, clearing the way for a vacant-title clash between two unbeaten lightweights who have each been out of action for well over a year.

Both men enter the ring with unblemished records. Schofield brings a 19-0 mark with 13 knockouts, while Bahdi is 20-0 with 15 stoppages, and both carry Ring Magazine top-10 rankings into the fight. Neither fighter had boxed yet in 2026 before tonight, making this as much a run at ring rust as it is a title opportunity.

The co-main event has its own championship stakes. Ricardo Sandoval puts his WBC and WBA flyweight titles on the line against Sergio Mendoza, with Jahmal Harvey facing Pedro Castaneda and Jan Paul Rivera meeting Abraham Perfecto Valdez rounding out the broadcast portion of the card.

Betting Angle

Sportsbooks have made Schofield a heavy favorite, with his odds sitting around -710 and Bahdi out near +500, a gap that reflects Schofield's power reputation and the quality of opposition he's beaten. That kind of price leaves little margin for straight moneyline value on Schofield, and bettors looking for better odds will likely need to dig into method-of-victory or round props rather than the outright winner. Bahdi's own unbeaten record and knockout rate suggest he's not just live for the underdog bet, he has finished more than two-thirds of his fights by stoppage, so anyone backing him figures to want a knockout path rather than a decision upset.

Layoffs cut both ways here. More than a year off can mean timing issues early, and that's worth watching through the first few rounds before either side's live odds tell the real story of the night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd Schofield vs Lucas Bahdi still happening after the weight dispute?

Yes, Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi both passed a second-day weight check, confirming their vacant WBA lightweight title fight will go on as scheduled at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

What titles are on the line on the Schofield vs Bahdi card?

Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi fight for the vacant WBA lightweight title, while Ricardo Sandoval defends his WBC and WBA flyweight titles against Sergio Mendoza in the co-main event.

What are the records of Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi?

Floyd Schofield enters at 19-0 with 13 knockouts and Lucas Bahdi is 20-0 with 15 knockouts, with both fighters unbeaten and ranked in the Ring Magazine top 10 at lightweight.