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Lucas Bahdi

Lucas Bahdi (born January 27, 1994) is a Canadian professional boxer who currently competes in the lightweight division.

Early life

Bahdi is of Italian and Palestinian heritage. His father George is a prominent builder in the Niagara Falls area.

Amateur career

Bahdi was a three time national champion. He turned pro, ending his olympic hopes due to losing trust with the national team programme.

Professional career

Bahdi vs. Amparan

Bahdi claimed the first title of his pro career against Mexican Jesus Amparan. In round nine, Bahdi dropped Amparan with a hard right hand forcing the referee to wave it off, making Bahdi the IBF North American champion. The fight took place in Bahdi's hometown of Niagara Falls.

Bahdi vs. Sylve

Bahdi had his biggest win to date on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Against American Most Valuable Promotions prospect Ashton Sylve. Despite being outpointed most of the fight, Bahdi shockingly knocked out Sylve in the sixth round, which became a knockout of the year candidate. After his fight against Sylve, it was announced that Bahdi had signed with Most Valuable Promotions on November 21, 2024. Effectively replacing Sylve as MVP's top prospect.

Professional boxing record

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