Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi have another week to reach a deal for their vacant WBA lightweight title fight after both camps requested more time to negotiate.

The WBA postponed Tuesday’s purse bid in Houston and extended the negotiation period through August 18. If the two sides complete a deal before then, they can avoid having the promotional rights determined at auction.

“The purse bid for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Championship bout between Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi, which was scheduled to take place this Tuesday, August 11, has been postponed at the request of both parties, who asked f