Alycia Baumgardner has successfully defended her unified junior lightweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Bo Mi Re Shin, setting her sights on potential bouts against Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Baumgardner dominated the fight from the outset, leveraging her confidence to outmaneuver Shin, who staged a fierce comeback in rounds six and seven but ultimately fell short. The American secured a decisive win with scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91, extending her record to 18 wins and one loss, despite her knockout drought continuing.
In a post-fight interview, Baumgardner expressed her comfort in the ring, acknowledging the need for continuous growth and improvement. She then set her sights on high-profile opponents, specifically calling out Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, while dismissing Caroline Dubois as a potential challenger.
Baumgardner's bold statement comes as Taylor is reportedly planning her farewell fight, which could potentially be against Baumgardner. The evening's biggest upset saw Lani Daniels claim a knockout victory in the ninth round against Shadasia Green, capturing the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight titles and becoming a three-division world champion. Green, who had been dominating the fight, appeared exhausted by the eighth round and was ultimately defeated by Daniels' relentless barrage of punches, prompting her to be stretchered out of the ring and hospitalized for further testing.