Baumgardner Defends Unified Junior Lightweight Titles, Sets Sights on Taylor and Serrano

Alycia Baumgardner emerged victorious, retaining her unified junior lightweight titles with a unanimous decision win over Bo Mi Re Shin. Despite being the clear favourite, Baumgardner faced a tough challenge from Shin, particularly in rounds six and seven. However, Baumgardner's superior skill and technique ultimately led to her victory, with the judges scoring the fight 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91 in her favour. Baumgardner's win extends her record to 18 wins and one loss, but she is still seeking her first knockout in five years. Following the fight, Baumgardner expressed her desire to take on prominent fighters Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. In a bold statement, Baumgardner dismissed Caroline Dubois, stating she is a 'piranha' compared to Dubois, who she referred to as a 'guppy.' The possibility of a fight between Baumgardner and Taylor may materialize soon, as Taylor is reportedly planning her farewell fight. In another significant bout, Lani Daniels secured a knockout victory in the ninth round against Shadasia Green, claiming the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight championships and becoming a three-division world champion.