Alycia Baumgardner has made it clear that she intends to pursue bouts with the sport’s most prominent figures. The current unified super‑featherweight champion has identified three elite opponents—Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and Mikaela Mayer—as her primary targets, stating, “Those are all three great fights. Let’s get them all.” Baumgardner’s ambition to line up these marquee match‑ups outweighs any immediate interest in facing Britain’s unified lightweight champion Caroline Dubois. While she acknowledges Dubois’s talent, Baumgardner insists that her focus remains on securing the biggest possible fights.
“I am chasing the biggest fights. Dubois is not ready. Is she hungry?
Absolutely. Am I ducking smoke?
No. I am aligned with the biggest fights possible, and that fight will happen when it happens,” she explained.
In the short term, Baumgardner will defend her WBA, WBO and IBF super‑featherweight titles against Bo Mi Re Shin at the Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. The bout will be broadcast live on Sky Sports starting at 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Baumgardner described Shin as a true warrior, but emphasized that she herself brings an even greater level of hunger, aggression and precision.
“One thing about Bo is that she’s coming to fight. She is a warrior, just as I know she is. But I’m hungrier, and I’m meaner, and I’m just sharper,” Baumgardner said.
She also highlighted her confidence in the three‑minute round format, noting that she plans to unleash a more ferocious side of her game on fight night. “I know that I can do three‑minute rounds, so now I want to bring in the other parts of me that I know that I can bring out.
And that’s just the meaner side, the more aggressive side, the hungrier side, the go‑get‑it side. That’s what I’m aiming for for fight night,” she added.
Shin, however, is not content to sit on the sidelines. The challenger made it clear that she intends to disrupt Baumgardner’s broader plans by focusing all her energy on taking the belts.
“Alycia was my goal. She has always been, but now it’s time to take her belts for me,” Shin declared. She also expressed admiration for Baumgardner’s boxing style while asserting that her own perseverance will ultimately prevail. “I have a great respect for Baumgardner.
She has a great style of boxing. She’s a strong fighter, but I believe I have more perseverance, and I will show you.” The upcoming fight against Shin serves as a pivotal stepping stone for Baumgardner’s larger vision. A victory would not only solidify her hold on the three major super‑featherweight titles but also enhance her bargaining power when negotiating future bouts with Taylor, Serrano and Mayer.
Each of those potential opponents brings a distinct set of credentials and fan appeal. Katie Taylor, a multiple‑time Olympic gold‑medalist and long‑reigning lightweight champion, represents a historic crossover opportunity that could elevate Baumgardner’s profile beyond the super‑featherweight division. Amanda Serrano, a two‑division world champion known for her relentless pressure and knockout power, would provide a high‑stakes clash of styles that could capture global attention. Mikaela Mayer, a rising star with a reputation for technical precision and speed, offers a different kind of challenge that could showcase Baumgardner’s versatility.
Baumgardner’s strategic approach reflects a modern boxer’s mindset: prioritize fights that maximize exposure, financial reward and legacy impact. By publicly naming Taylor, Serrano and Mayer as her desired opponents, she is signaling to promoters, networks and fans that she is ready for the next level of competition. This tactic also puts pressure on the governing bodies to facilitate match‑making that aligns with the sport’s commercial interests. Beyond the immediate fight schedule, Baumgardner’s campaign is supported by a growing media presence.
She regularly appears on podcasts such as Toe2Toe, where she discusses training regimens, mental preparation and her long‑term goals. Additionally, streaming platforms like NOW offer contract‑free boxing content, allowing fans to follow her journey without traditional broadcast constraints.
These outlets help build a narrative around her quest for the big fights, keeping audiences engaged between bouts. In summary, Alycia Baumgardner is positioning herself as a relentless pursuer of the sport’s most coveted match‑ups. While she will first defend her titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in New York, her ultimate aim is to secure fights with Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and Mikaela Mayer—three opponents who each represent a significant milestone in her career. Baumgardner’s confidence, strategic vision and willingness to confront top‑tier talent underscore her status as one of the most ambitious and compelling figures in women’s boxing today.