“We can’t do nothing until the WBA says. [We’re] supposed to be in negotiations for another 20 days with Tank people, but according to what the lawyers say, they can’t be in negotiations now,” said Schofield Sr. to MillCity Boxing.
“So, I’m in limbo for 20 more days while they got that mandate up that they got to make a fight. Tank people got to make a fight with us within 20 more days.”
Schofield Sr. said the uncertainty began when the WBA changed course on the lightweight title situation.
“They took the belt. They put him in recess. We were supposed to fight Bahdi. They gave us a date. Then they took the belt back, gave it to Tank. Then they going to take it back from Tank.”
He added that the situation has left his son waiting to find out who he will face next.
“We don’t know which one of them we going to fight on which date because of Tank situation. So that’s why we didn’t fight nobody yet. We got to wait to see who we fighting.”
The comments come as questions continue to surround Davis’ return to the ring. The Baltimore native has not fought since his controversial draw against Lamont Roach Jr. in March 2025, a result that started immediate calls for a rematch.
Since then, Davis has remained inactive and has also dealt with legal issues that have complicated plans for his comeback.
If an agreement cannot be reached before the negotiation period expires on June 22, the WBA could be forced to determine the next step for the title. That could include purse bids or other action involving the championship situation.
Schofield, 23, remains unbeaten at 19-0 and has long been viewed as one of the division’s rising contenders. His planned title challenge against Shakur Stevenson was canceled during fight week in 2025 after he became ill.
Floyd Jr’s team says they are waiting for clarity while the clock continues to tick on Davis’ mandatory title defense.
