Originally published at: Floyd Schofield Defeats Lucas Bahdi in a Thrilling Battle for the WBA Lightweight Title – World Boxing Association
The Wintrust Arena in Chicago witnessed one of those nights when boxing delivers its most exciting, unpredictable and dramatic moments. In an action-packed roller coaster that crowned a new champion at 135 pounds, American Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over dangerous Canadian…