Lightweight · After the fight · First reported: 11 Oct, 10:57 · Ultimo Round
Floyd Schofield wins WBA lightweight title defeating Lucas Bahdi by decision
Floyd Schofield (20-0, 13 KOs) captured the vacant WBA lightweight world title by defeating Lucas Bahdi (20-1, 15 KOs) via unanimous decision over 12 rounds at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The official scorecards read 115-111, 116-110, and 119-108. The title was previously held by Gervonta Davis.
British sources highlight the controversial 119-108 scorecard and cite Shakur Stevenson's comments, while independent sources emphasize the spectacular nature of the fight and Schofield's personal story.
The build-up to this fight Floyd Schofield defeats Lucas Bahdi on points to win WBA lightweight titleNeutral summary generated from the sources below. No article is reproduced: headline, one line and link.
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British press
2 sources
Lucas Bahdi sums up Floyd Schofield's power after surviving knockdown in world title fight
Boxing News · GB
Shakur Stevenson sums up Floyd Schofield's ability after winning world title
Boxing News · GB · celebratory
Floyd Schofield Wins Gervonta Davis' Title After Tank Walks Away
World Boxing News · GB
Independent · celebratory
5 sources
Scofield Wins "Tank's Belt" in a Spectacular Fight: Judges' Scorecards
vRINGe · UA · celebratory
original: Скофилд завоевал «пояс Танка» в зрелищном поединке: карты судей
Mason - Scofield unification. Expert Bradley's verdict
vRINGe · UA
original: Унификация Мейсон – Скофилд. Вердикт эксперта Брэдли
Floyd Schofield III is world champion: Lucas Bahdi defeated
Ultimo Round · IT · celebratory · first reported
original: Floyd Schofield III è campione del mondo: sconfitto Lucas Bahdi
New WBA Champion: Floyd Schofield defeats Bahdi by points
Boxen1 · DE · celebratory
original: Neuer WBA-Weltmeister: Floyd Schofield schlägt Bahdi nach Punkten
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Who reported it first
11 Oct · 10:57
Ultimo Round: Floyd Schofield III is world champion: Lucas Bahdi defeated
11 Oct · 11:15
World Boxing News: Floyd Schofield Wins Gervonta Davis' Title After Tank Walks Away
11 Oct · 11:30
vRINGe: Scofield Wins "Tank's Belt" in a Spectacular Fight: Judges' Scorecards
11 Oct · 14:00
FightNews: Schofield Captures WBA Lightweight Title With Unanimous Decision Over Bahdi
11 Oct · 14:35
FightNews: Schofield vence a Bahdi gana el campeonato mundial ligero de la AMB
11 Oct · 17:05
Boxen1: New WBA Champion: Floyd Schofield defeats Bahdi by points
12 Oct · 10:55
vRINGe: Mason - Scofield unification. Expert Bradley's verdict
12 Oct · 18:41
WBA: Floyd Schofield Defeats Lucas Bahdi in a Thrilling Battle for the WBA Lightweight Title