Schofield was set to challenge Shakur Stevenson in February 2025 before withdrawing during fight week. The 23-year-old returned four months later, stopping Tevin Farmer in the opening round to take his record to 19-0 with 13 stoppages.
Bahdi, 32, forced his way into contention through a far tougher route. His sixth-round finish of Ashton Sylve in July 2024 transformed his career, securing him a multi-bout deal with MVP. The Canadian has since defeated Armando Casamonica, Ryan James Racaza, and former WBA super featherweight champion Roger Gutierrez, moving his ledger to 20-0 with 15 knockouts.
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