Lucas Bahdi

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Lucas Bahdi
Born (1994-01-27) January 27, 1994 (age 31)
Other namesPrince
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins18
Wins by KO15

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

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Early life

Bahdi is of Italian and Palestinian heritage. His father George is a prominent builder in the Niagara Falls area [1]

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 [2]

Professional career

Bahdi vs. Amparan

Bahdi claimed the first title of his pro career against Mexican Jesus Amparan. In round 9 Bahdi dropped Amparan with a hard right hand forcing the referee waved it off making Bahdi the IBF North American champion. The fight took place in Bahdis hometown of Niagara Falls. [3]

Bahdi vs. Sylve

Bahdi had his biggest win to date against American prospect Ashton Sylve. Despite being outclassed the entire fight Bahdi put Sylve to sleep in the sixth round in a knockout of the year candidate. [4]

References

  1. "Lucas Bahdi Paid His Dues, Quite Literally, and Now his Boxing Career is Flourishing". forum.ib.tv. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  2. "Bahdi abandons Olympic dream". bpsortsniagra. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  3. "Bahdi Stops Amparan in 9". 15 rounds. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  4. "Lucas Bahdi knocks out Ashton Sylve with KO of the year candidate". boxingscene. Retrieved 2025-02-02.