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De La Hoya Backs Schofield for Undisputed

Oscar De La Hoya expects Floyd Schofield to clean out the lightweight division, predicting an undisputed championship run before his prospect has picked up a single world title. Lucas Bahdi

East Side Boxing

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:07 PM

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Oscar De La Hoya predicted Floyd Schofield will become undisputed champion in the lightweight division.
De La Hoya compared Schofield's determination and grit to Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard.
Schofield is set to fight Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight title on October 10 in Chicago.

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Promoter Oscar De La Hoya announced that he expects lightweight prospect Floyd Schofield to become undisputed champion. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, De La Hoya praised Schofield's speed, strength, and resilience, even comparing his grit to boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard ahead of Schofield's upcoming bout.

Schofield is scheduled to face Lucas Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight belt on October 10 in Chicago. Boxing 24/7 Wire notes that Golden Boy Promotions seeks a new marquee star amid uncertainty surrounding Ryan Garcia, though Bahdi poses a significant test.

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