Alycia Baumgardner successfully retained her unified junior lightweight titles with a unanimous decision win over Bo Mi Re Shin, and is now setting her sights on high-profile bouts against Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Baumgardner, the clear favourite going into the fight, took control from the opening bell and demonstrated her confidence throughout the match. Although Shin mounted a strong challenge in rounds six and seven, Baumgardner's superior skill and precision ultimately paid off, as she secured a decisive victory with scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91.
Despite extending her record to 18 wins and one loss, Baumgardner's five-year knockout drought continues, but she remains focused on growth and improvement. Following the fight, Baumgardner expressed her eagerness to face top-tier opponents, specifically calling out Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, while dismissing Caroline Dubois as a potential opponent. In a surprise turn of events, Lani Daniels scored a knockout victory over Shadasia Green in the ninth round, claiming the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight titles and becoming a three-division world champion.
The dramatic upset occurred when Daniels launched a barrage of shots in the ninth round, forcing the referee to intervene and award her a TKO victory, while Green was left struggling and had to be stretchered out of the ring.