Gervonta Davis Loses WBA Lightweight Title to Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi

Gervonta Davis has lost his WBA lightweight title after being named champion in recess by the WBA. The decision came on June 26, 2026.

What happened?

The WBA ordered unbeaten contenders Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi to fight for the vacant world title.

Schofield and Bahdi will battle for the vacant belt, with Schofield bringing a 19-0 record and Bahdi boasting a 20-0 record.

Why it matters for Gervonta Davis

The move clears the way for a new WBA lightweight champion to be crowned. Davis was originally lined up to make a mandatory defense against Schofield, but negotiations failed to produce a fight.

What comes next?

A date for Schofield versus Bahdi has not yet been announced, but the bout will determine the WBA's next lightweight champion.

Gervonta Davis's champion-in-recess designation preserves his standing within the WBA should he decide to resume his campaign at lightweight.

The WBA's decision will reshape the title picture at 135 pounds.

Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi are set to battle for their first world championship.

The vacant title fight will match two of the division's fastest-rising unbeaten contenders.

Gervonta Davis's loss of the WBA lightweight title marks a significant change in the lightweight division.