“The purse bid for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Championship bout between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi, which was scheduled to take place this Tuesday, August 11, has been postponed at the request of both parties, who asked for additional time as they continue working toward an agreement,” the WBA stated Monday. For Schofield, 23, this is a valuable opening in a lightweight division filled with difficult fights. He can become a world champion without having to go through WBC champion William Zepeda, WBO champion Abdullah Mason, or IBF champion Raymond Muratalla. At this stage of his career, getting a direct title opportunity without first eliminating another top contender is about as favorable a position as Schofield could want. The Canadian made his biggest impression by knocking out Ashton Sylve in the fifth round in July 2024.