Bahdi’s Promoter Appeals WBA Ruling After Disputed Schofield Title Decision

Overview

• Most Valuable Promotions formally lodged a protest with the WBA seeking an immediate rematch after Lucas Bahdi lost a unanimous decision for the vacant WBA lightweight title.
• MVP submitted video they say shows multiple significant officiating errors, including moments in which Floyd Schofield III appeared to be knocked down but referee Benjamin Rodriguez did not rule them as knockdowns.
• MVP argues that if those knockdowns had been ruled and scored correctly Bahdi would have won the title by majority decision.
• The WBA is expected to review the appeal and could order a rematch, but the promotion notes that only the State of Illinois athletic authority can officially overturn or change the bout result.
• If a rematch is not ordered Schofield is positioned to pursue unification or other high-profile fights while Bahdi and his team aim to force a second meeting to restore his championship chance.