Baumgardner Successfully Defends Unified Titles, Sets Sights on Taylor and Serrano

Alycia Baumgardner successfully retained her unified junior lightweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Bo Mi Re Shin, and is now looking to face Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Baumgardner dominated the fight, winning 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91 on the judges' scorecards, despite Shin's strong challenge in rounds six and seven. The American fighter extended her record to 18 wins and one loss, but her knockout drought continues. After the fight, Baumgardner expressed her desire to face Taylor and Serrano, dismissing Caroline Dubois as a potential opponent. Meanwhile, Lani Daniels pulled off a major upset, defeating Shadasia Green via knockout in the ninth round to become the new IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight champion.