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

Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified junior lightweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Bo Mi Re Shin, and she is already looking to face prominent fighters Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. The American fighter dominated the match from the outset, with Shin pushing back in rounds six and seven but ultimately failing to land enough shots. Baumgardner won the fight with scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91, extending her record to 18 wins and one loss, despite not ending her five-year knockout drought. Following the match, Baumgardner expressed her comfort in the ring and her desire to continue learning and growing. She also made it clear that she is eager for high-profile bouts, calling out Taylor and Serrano while dismissing Caroline Dubois. A potential fight against Taylor could happen soon, as the Irish fighter is planning her farewell match. The event also saw a major upset when Lani Daniels won via knockout in the ninth round against Shadasia Green, claiming the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight titles and becoming a three-division world champion. Green was taken to the hospital after the fight due to the severity of her injuries.