Schofield faces ring‑rust warning ahead of Lucas Bahdi clash for vacant WBA lightweight belt
Floyd Schofield meets Lucas Bahdi on October 10 for the vacant WBA lightweight title. Schofield has been out for more than 15 months; Bahdi offers power and resilience after a run of notable wins.
Floyd Schofield will attempt to capture the vacant WBA lightweight title against Lucas Bahdi on October 10, but Boxing News 24 warns the Brit risks ring rust after a layoff of more than 15 months. Schofield’s last outing ended in a 78‑second stoppage of Tevin Farmer in June 2025, an emphatic finish that offers little evidence about his timing and stamina after the long break. Bahdi, meanwhile, has shown he can change a fight with one punch — and also go the distance — making him a different proposition from a quick-return opponent. The winner will be recognised as the active WBA lightweight champion, while Gervonta Davis remains champion in recess.
October 10 clash will decide active WBA lightweight champion
Schofield and Lucas Bahdi meet on October 10 for the vacant WBA lightweight title. Boxing News 24 reports the winner will be declared the active WBA lightweight champion, while Gervonta Davis is listed as champion in recess. The report adds that Davis may opt to pursue other opponents rather than immediately face the Schofield–Bahdi winner, which could leave the victor to carry the belt forward. The match therefore carries immediate belt status, but the wider lightweight landscape — and whether the new active champion will meet Davis — remains uncertain under the terms described in the report.
Long absence raises questions over timing and discipline
According to Boxing News 24, Schofield has not fought in more than 15 months. His most recent contest ended in June 2025, when he stopped Tevin Farmer in 78 seconds — an eye‑catching finish that offers little proof of how his timing, ring rhythm, or stamina will hold up after a lengthy break. Schofield told MillCity Boxing: “I’m going to beat some ass October 10th. I will be victorious, and I just can’t wait to get in that ring. I got something for all the trash-talking that Lucas and his team were doing.” The report warns that allowing that anger to dictate his approach could lead Schofield to rush exchanges early, potentially handing a counterpuncher like Bahdi the opportunities he seeks.
Power and a capacity for distance make Bahdi a tricky stylistic test
Boxing News 24 notes Bahdi can be a fight‑changer. He produced a breakthrough knockout of Ashton Sylve in 2024 while trailing on the scorecards, proving he can end fights with a single punch. He followed that with a twelve‑round victory over Roger Gutierrez, demonstrating he can also win over the distance. Bahdi’s last recorded win came in August 2025, and the report says he has also been inactive since then, so neither man arrives with recent ring activity. The combination of Bahdi’s one‑punch power and proven ability to go the distance presents a contrasting challenge to Schofield’s quick‑finish résumé, especially if the early rounds become contentious.