Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified junior lightweight championships, earning a unanimous decision victory over the resolute challenger Bo Mi Re Shin. Despite the win, Baumgardner’s sights are already set on future marquee matchups with boxing icons Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. From the opening bell, the American fighter entered the ring as the overwhelming favorite, a status that bolstered her confidence throughout the bout. Shin, however, proved to be a tenacious opponent, mounting a spirited comeback in the sixth and seventh rounds.
She threw a flurry of punches and displayed considerable heart, but she was unable to match Baumgardner’s precision and volume. The champion’s superior accuracy and ring generalship ultimately dictated the pace, allowing her to maintain control.
The judges’ scorecards reflected Baumgardner’s dominance, with two judges awarding the fight 98-92 and the third scoring it 99-91. While the decision was decisive, the fight did little to break Baumgardner’s five‑year knockout drought, leaving her record at 18 wins and a single loss, all achieved by decision or stoppage other than a KO.
After the final bell, Baumgardner addressed the crowd with characteristic candor: "Listen, three minutes, ten rounds, on my period, baby stop playing with me." She went on to explain that each three‑minute round presents a learning curve, saying, "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." Beyond the immediate victory, Baumgardner made it clear that she is not shying away from the sport’s biggest names. When asked about potential opponents, she named Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano without hesitation, adding, "Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, what’s up?" She then turned her attention to British prospect Caroline Dubois, who had publicly challenged her. Baumgardner dismissed the call with a vivid metaphor: "I’m a piranha, that’s [Caroline Dubois] a guppy, get her out of here." If a bout with Taylor materializes, it could happen sooner rather than later.
Discussions are already underway regarding Taylor’s potential farewell fight, which she hopes to stage at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park. Such a high‑profile clash would undoubtedly draw global attention and could serve as a historic moment for women’s boxing.
The undercard also delivered a dramatic highlight. Lani Daniels produced a stunning ninth‑round knockout against Shadasia Green, securing the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight titles and adding a third division to her world‑championship résumé. Green had been competitive through the first eight rounds, landing heavy blows and appearing to gain momentum.
However, by the end of the eighth, she seemed to be running on fumes. Daniels entered the ninth round with renewed vigor, unleashing a relentless barrage of punches that forced referee Eric Dalo to intervene at 0:32, awarding Daniels a technical knockout.
The aftermath was sobering. Green, visibly shaken, was taken to the medical area on a stretcher and later transported to a hospital for further evaluation. Daniels, still breathing heavily from the exertion, expressed concern for her opponent, wishing her a swift recovery before thanking her worldwide fan base for their support.
Overall, the event showcased Baumgardner’s tactical acumen and her willingness to chase the sport’s elite, while also delivering a memorable upset in the super middleweight division. As Baumgardner continues to refine her craft and seek bigger challenges, fans can anticipate more high‑stakes showdowns that will shape the future of women’s boxing.