Lucas Bahdi’s self-made journey arrives at title fight

Unbeaten Canadian lightweight Lucas Bahdi is set to fight fellow undefeated contender Floyd Schofield Jnr for the vacant WBA lightweight championship in Chicago on DAZN. Bahdi, holding a 20-0 record with 15 knockouts, looks to become Canada's first 135-pound world champion. The bout represents a major milestone for Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, giving the company an opportunity to crown its first male world titleholder.

The vacant title contest materializes after former champion Gervonta Davis was stripped of the belt. Bahdi enters the matchup as a significant betting underdog against Schofield, who holds a 19-0 record with 13 knockouts following a first-round stoppage of Tevin Farmer. Despite being sidelined since August 2025, Bahdi stated ring rust will not be an issue and expressed total confidence in securing an upset victory.