Schofield vs Bahdi: Date, how to watch and undercard for WBA title fight

Schofield vs Bahdi will crown a new WBA lightweight champion when the unbeaten contenders meet in Chicago this weekend.

Floyd Schofield brings a record of 19 wins, including 13 knockouts, while Canada’s Lucas Bahdi has won all 20 of his professional fights, with 15 stoppages.

Their scheduled 12-round contest headlines a card that also features Ricardo Sandoval defending his unified flyweight titles.

When is Schofield vs Bahdi?

The event takes place at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Saturday 10 October, running into Sunday morning for UK viewers.

An exact UK ringwalk time has not been verified. Main-event timings depend on the duration of the earlier fights.

How to watch Schofield vs Bahdi

DAZN will broadcast the main card worldwide.

The promoters’ confirmed event announcement also states that the preliminary card will stream on Golden Boy’s YouTube channel.

What title is at stake?

Schofield and Bahdi meet for the vacant WBA lightweight championship.

The WBA ordered the contest after naming Gervonta Davis champion in recess.

Who is on the undercard?

Sandoval faces Sergio Mendoza in defence of his WBA and WBC flyweight belts. Mendoza replaced Oscar Collazo, who withdrew with a rib injury.

The announced supporting bouts are:

• Ricardo Sandoval vs Sergio Mendoza
• Jahmal Harvey vs Pedro Castaneda
• Jan Paul Rivera vs Abraham Perfecto
• Joshua Edwards vs Craig Lewis
• Tristan Kalkreuth vs Ivan Rosado
• Grant Flores vs Mikey Dahlman
• Naomy Valle vs Sheyla Moreno

Before the Chicago show, Osleys Iglesias faces Pavel Zaren in Quebec. Our Iglesias vs Zaren viewing guide covers that world-title card.