Alycia Baumgardner is on the hunt for the sport's most prestigious matchups, with Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, and Mikaela Mayer topping her list. 'Those three fights are all highly appealing. I'm eager to take them on,' Baumgardner stated.
For the current unified super-featherweight champion, these bouts take precedence over a potential clash with Britain's unified lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois. 'I'm focused on securing the biggest fights.
Dubois isn't ready yet, but I'm not avoiding her. I'm committed to taking on the most significant challenges, and our fight will happen when the time is right,' Baumgardner said.
Before pursuing these high-profile matches, Baumgardner must first defend her WBA, WBO, and IBF super-featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. 'Bo is a fierce competitor, but I'm hungrier and sharper. I'm looking to unleash my aggressive side and showcase my skills,' Baumgardner remarked. Shin, however, is determined to disrupt Baumgardner's plans, with her sights set on claiming the champion's belts.
'Alycia has always been my target, and now it's time for me to take her titles,' Shin said. 'I have immense respect for Baumgardner's boxing style and strength, but I believe my perseverance will give me the edge I need to succeed.'