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 immediately shifted her focus to potential bouts against Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Baumgardner dominated the fight, winning 98-92, 98-92, 99-91, and improved her record to 18-1. Despite her convincing win, Baumgardner's five-year knockout drought continued. Following the fight, Baumgardner expressed her desire to face top opponents, specifically calling out Taylor and Serrano. She also dismissed Caroline Dubois, stating 'I'm a piranha, that's [Caroline Dubois] a guppy, get her out of here.' A potential fight against Taylor could happen soon, as talks of the Irishwoman's farewell fight are underway. The event also saw a major upset, as Lani Daniels won the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight titles with a ninth-round knockout against Shadasia Green.