Schofield vs Bahdi preview: A new lightweight world champion will be crowned in Chicago on Saturday when Floyd Schofield faces Lucas Bahdi. Check out the Schofield Bahdi prediction below.
Schofield battles Bahdi for the vacant WBA lightweight world title at the Wintrust Arena. Meanwhile, DAZN will show the bout live worldwide.
Gervonta Davis was stripped of the title in January after an arrest warrant for domestic violence.
Then, the WBA ordered a bout between their number one and two contenders, setting up the fight at the centre of this Schofield vs Bahdi preview.
Schofield, who is unbeaten in 19 professional fights, competes for a maiden world title. His first scheduled stint at world honours was shelved on fight week last February, after the American fell ill, ahead of a scheduled bout with Shakur Stevenson.
The 24-year-old knocked out Tevin Farmer on his return to the ring last June.
Meanwhile, Bahdi, 32, is undefeated in 20 professional bouts.
The Canadian rose to prominence in 2024 after knocking Ashton Sylve out cold in a knockout of the year contender.
Like his rival, he has struggled for activity. He has fought three times since and in his last outing, Bahdi outpointed Roger Gutierrez last August.
Schofield vs Bahdi prediction: This appears a 50-50 fight on paper. But, Schofield’s superior speed and skill should get him through here. He can win his first world title on points.
Sandoval-Mendoza in unified world title clash
In the chief support of this Schofield vs Bahdi preview, Ricardo Sandoval makes a first defence of his unified WBC and WBA flyweight world titles. The Californian meets Sergio Mendoza.
Sandoval travelled to Japan and dethroned Kenshiro Teraji in a split decision success last July.
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Meanwhile, Mendoza, the underdog on the Schofield vs Bahdi card, moves up in weight after suffering a second round knockout loss to Thanongsak Simsri in a bid for the IBF light flyweight belt in April.
Prediction: I expect Sandoval to retain his titles with a stoppage win.
Schofield vs Bahdi Preview Remaining Undercard
Elsewhere on the Schofield vs Bahdi preview, exciting lightweight prospect Jahmal Harvey can stop Pedro Castaneda Castro, while Jan Paul Rivera Pizarro may need all 10 rounds to see off Abraham Perfecto Valdez in their super featherweight clash.
In pair of heavyweight bouts, Joshua Edwards should halt Carl Lewis, but Tristan Kalkreuth may go the distance in victory against Ivan Rosado.
Grant Flores will likely score a stoppage win over Mikey Dahlman at super welterweight, while Naomy Valle can outpoint Sheyla Moreno Castillo in their minimumweight bout.
Rounding off the Schofield vs Bahdi preview, Asa Stevens can beat Cristian Williams by decision. The pair fight over eight rounds at featherweight.
