Schofield vs Bahdi
Chicago is about to get loud. On Saturday, October 10, the Wintrust Arena hosts a massive WBA Lightweight World Championship clash. Undefeated Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield III is stepping into the ring against “Prince” Lucas Bahdi, and neither guy is used to losing. Golden Boy Promotions and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) are bringing this 12-round main event to DAZN, and it’s shaping up to be exactly the kind of gritty, high-stakes fight fans crave.
Title Defenses and Hungry Contenders
The co-main event shifted gears late in the game, but it didn’t lose any heat. When Oscar Collazo had to pull out with a rib injury, Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza didn’t hesitate to step up. Now, he’s aiming to snatch the unified WBA and WBC titles from Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval. Sandoval has been grinding in camp and wants to make his first title defense memorable, while Mendoza is basically promising to leave his soul on the canvas. Over on the MVP side, keep an eye out for U.S. Olympian Jahmal Harvey hunting for a viral knockout against Pedro Castaneda, right before Jan Paul Rivera and Abraham Perfecto trade leather in what should be a brutal super featherweight scrap.
Early Action on the Prelims
Before the main broadcast even kicks off, the preliminary card is streaming live on Golden Boy’s YouTube channel. Sponsored by Scotch Porter, the early lineup is quietly stacked with talent. Heavyweight U.S. Olympian Joshua “The Rocket” Edwards will test himself against Detroit veteran Craig Lewis. You’ll also see cruiserweight Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth looking to keep his momentum going against the undefeated Ivan Rosado. The fight everyone is whispering about, though, is Naomy Valle making her U.S. debut. She views this flyweight bout against Sheyla Moreno as a career-defining test and wants to prove she belongs on the big stage.
Fighting for More Than Belts
There’s a refreshing twist to fight week this time around. Golden Boy and MVP are joining forces with Movember to shine a massive spotlight on men’s health. Right after the October 9 weigh-ins, they’re hosting a live “Back Your Fighter” charity stream. Fans can donate in real-time to back their favorite athletes, and the fighters who pull in the most cash will get a live shave-down courtesy of Scotch Porter. Every dime raised goes straight to funding research for prostate and testicular cancer, along with essential mental health programs.
Bringing the Community Ringside
It isn’t just the pros making an impact. Fight night will feature young athletes from The Bloc, a youth boxing program operating on Chicago’s West Side. Movember helps fund the program’s “Game Changers” curriculum, which focuses entirely on building mental resilience in young men. As Scotch Porter’s CEO Ben Speelman pointed out, boxing gyms and barbershops share a unique bond—they are both places where young guys finally feel safe enough to open up. The Bloc takes that concept and runs with it, giving kids the mental tools they need to handle life outside the ropes.
How to Catch the Action
If you’re in the Chicago area, you can still grab seats for the October 10 card. Ticketmaster and GoldenBoy.com have tickets running anywhere from $30 up to $300 for premium spots. If you can’t make it to the Windy City, just fire up DAZN to catch the whole broadcast live.
