Baumgardner Successfully Defends Unified Junior Lightweight Titles
Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified junior lightweight titles, defeating Bo Mi Re Shin via unanimous decision. Baumgardner, the clear favourite, took control of the fight from the start but faced a tough challenge from Shin in rounds six and seven. Despite the strong opposition, Baumgardner's confidence and skill paid off, as she won the fight 98-92, 98-92, 99-91. Following her victory, Baumgardner set her sights on future opponents, including Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, while dismissing Caroline Dubois. In another notable match, Lani Daniels won the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight titles with a knockout victory over Shadasia Green in the ninth round, becoming a three-division world champion.