The sides are reportedly targeting a date between mid-September and early October. They have until June 22 to reach an agreement before the WBA can order a purse bid.
One official involved in the negotiations expressed confidence that a deal can be reached.
“I think we can make it work. I bet we have something done. We don’t want to go to purse bid.”
The fight would match former three-division world champion Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) against the unbeaten Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs), who currently holds the No. 1 position in the WBA lightweight rankings.
Schofield, 23, has not fought since stopping former world champion Tevin Farmer in June 2025. The victory solidified his standing as the leading contender for a shot at Davis.
Schofield’s father and trainer, Floyd Schofield Sr., welcomed the possibility of finally securing the fight his son has pursued for years.
“It’s a huge fight for Floyd Jr. He’s obviously looking sharp.
“It’s a dangerous matchup, but we feel good. We’ve worked our behind off from being homeless to get to this, and ‘Kid’ holds two WBA titles already. So, you know, it’s just the next step to see on our road of greatness.”
While Davis has not fought since his controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr. in March 2025, Schofield Sr. dismissed concerns about ring rust affecting the Baltimore star.
“We know he’s stayed in the gym.
“‘Tank’ is doing everything like he had a fight coming up already. ‘Tank’ is still a dangerous fighter. It’s going to be one hell of a fight, a great fight for the fans.”
Schofield Sr. also made it clear that his son is not seeking the opportunity simply for the payday or exposure.
“We want the fight, and we’re going to win the fight.”
If an agreement is not reached by the June 22 deadline, the WBA could move the bout to purse bid to determine promotional rights for the event.
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