MVP Formally Challenges WBA Decision in Bahdi-Schofield Fight

Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has appealed to the WBA on behalf of Lucas Bahdi, demanding a rematch with Floyd Schofield III. On October 10, Schofield won a unanimous decision to capture the WBA lightweight title.

“Most Valuable Promotions has formally challenged the decision in Lucas Bahdi’s Saturday, October 10 world championship bout against Floyd Schofield III,” MVP said. Bahdi lost to Schofield by decision in a fight for the vacant WBA belt that took place over a week ago.

Contentious moments occurred in rounds three, six and nine when Floyd Schofield III hit the canvas. Referee Benjamin Rodriguez ruled that none of the three instances were legitimate knockdowns.

Schofield remains the victor following official scores of 116-110, 119-108 and 115-111 in Chicago.

Jake Paul, who promotes Lucas Bahdi, claims video evidence proves all three instances should have been scored as knockdowns and that Bahdi should have been awarded a majority decision. “Our review shows that had these knockdowns been properly ruled and scored, Lucas would have won the WBA lightweight world championship by majority decision,” MVP said.

Most Valuable Promotions stated that video evidence demonstrates multiple significant officiating errors that directly impacted the outcome of the fight. In a press release, the promotion said they believe they owe it to Lucas Bahdi to get a fair result and are seeking an immediate rematch from the WBA.

“Lucas deserves a fair result, and we believe the evidence warrants a thorough review. We have submitted our findings to the WBA and requested an immediate rematch,” MVP said. Paul is calling on the WBA to review footage of the bout, and Bahdi is looking to convince the WBA to formally order a rematch against Floyd Schofield.

Should the WBA grant MVP’s request for a rematch between Lucas Bahdi and Floyd Schofield III?