Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified junior‑lightweight championships, earning a unanimous decision victory over the tenacious Bo Mi Re Shin. Despite the win, Baumgardner’s sights are already set on future marquee match‑ups with boxing powerhouses Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. From the opening bell, the American fighter entered the ring as the clear favorite, exuding confidence that translated into an aggressive start. Shin, however, proved to be a resilient opponent, mounting a serious challenge in the middle rounds.
In rounds six and seven she intensified her output, trading punches and testing Baumgardner’s defenses. Although Shin’s pressure was palpable, she was unable to match the volume and accuracy of Baumgardner’s attacks, and the judges ultimately rewarded the champion with wide scores of 98‑92, 98‑92 and 99‑91.
The victory extended Baumgardner’s impressive record to 18 wins and one loss, yet her long‑standing knockout drought persisted. The champion has not finished an opponent inside the distance in five years, a statistic she acknowledged with a mix of humor and determination after the bout. "Listen, three minutes, ten rounds, on my period, baby stop playing with me," Baumgardner quipped, referencing the demanding nature of a ten‑round fight. She added, "I’m feeling comfortable, it’s an adjustment every time.
Three minutes is a long time, so I’m still learning and growing. I don’t know everything and I’m okay with that.
You just go back and keep getting better." Baumgardner’s confidence is not limited to defending titles; she is actively pursuing the sport’s elite. When asked about her next target, she named both Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, two of the most celebrated names in women’s boxing. The champion also addressed a recent challenge from British prospect Caroline Dubois.
"Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, what’s up," she said, before dismissing Dubois with a vivid metaphor: "I’m a piranna, that’s a guppy, get her out of here." If a showdown with Taylor materializes, it could happen sooner rather than later. Rumors suggest that Taylor’s farewell fight may be staged at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park, a venue that would provide a fitting backdrop for a historic clash between two of the sport’s biggest stars. The evening also featured a dramatic upset in the super‑middleweight division. New Zealand’s Lani Daniels delivered a stunning knockout in the ninth round against Shadasia Green, who had previously held the IBF and WBO titles.
Green had been landing heavy, effective punches throughout the first eight rounds and appeared to be steering the bout toward a decision win. By the end of the eighth, however, she seemed to be running out of energy, and the ninth round saw Daniels unleash a relentless barrage of shots. Referee Eric Dalo was forced to intervene at 32 seconds into the round, awarding Daniels a technical knockout and crowning her the new IBF, WBO, and Ring super‑middleweight champion—a third world title in a different weight class. The knockout was particularly dramatic because Green was barely able to retreat to her corner before Daniels’ onslaught forced the referee’s stoppage.
After the fight, Green was helped onto a stretcher, wincing in pain and struggling to stand. Medical personnel escorted her to a hospital for further evaluation, while Daniels expressed concern for her opponent in a post‑fight interview, thanking fans worldwide for their support. Overall, the night highlighted Baumgardner’s continued dominance in the junior‑lightweight ranks and her willingness to chase the sport’s biggest names, while also delivering a memorable knockout that reshaped the super‑middleweight landscape.
As Baumgardner prepares for potential bouts with Taylor or Serrano, fans can expect her to keep refining her craft, aiming to convert her technical prowess into the knockout finishes that have eluded her for half a decade. The boxing world will be watching closely as the champion balances title defenses, high‑profile negotiations, and the ever‑present quest for that elusive knockout power.