Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified junior‑lightweight belts, winning a unanimous decision over the determined challenger Bo Mi Re Shin. Despite the victory, Baumgardner’s sights are already set on future marquee match‑ups with boxing stars Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
From the opening bell, the American fighter entered the ring as the clear favorite, exuding confidence that carried her throughout the bout. Shin, however, proved a resilient opponent, mounting a vigorous comeback in the sixth and seventh rounds.
She increased her output and landed several hard shots, but Baumgardner’s speed, accuracy and defensive savvy prevented Shin from converting that pressure into scoring blows. The judges’ scorecards reflected Baumgardner’s dominance: 98‑92, 98‑92 and 99‑91. While the decision added another win to her record—now 18 victories and a single loss—her long‑standing knockout drought persisted, marking five years since she last stopped an opponent inside the distance.
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 feels like a marathon and that she is still adapting and growing as a fighter. "I don’t know everything and I’m okay with that. You just keep going back and getting better," she said, underscoring her commitment to continual improvement.
Beyond the immediate victory, Baumgardner made it clear she is not shying away from high‑profile challenges. When asked about her next opponent, she named two of the sport’s most celebrated women boxers: "Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano—what’s up?" She then dismissed the recent call‑out from British prospect Caroline Dubois, likening herself to a piranha and Dubois to a guppy, adding, "Get her out of here." If a bout with Taylor materialises, it could happen soon. Talks are already underway for Taylor’s potential farewell fight, which she hopes to stage at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park. Such a showdown would be historic, pitting two of the most accomplished female fighters of this generation against each other in a high‑stakes, globally watched event.
The night also featured a dramatic upset in the super‑middleweight division. New Zealand’s Lani Daniels delivered a spectacular knockout in the ninth round against Shadasia Green, securing the IBF, WBO and Ring titles and completing a three‑division world championship résumé. Green had been competitive through eight rounds, landing heavy punches and appearing to build momentum. However, by the end of the eighth, she seemed to be running on fumes.
Daniels entered the ninth with renewed vigor, unleashing a rapid barrage of shots that forced referee Eric Dalo to intervene at 0:32, awarding Daniels a technical knockout. The aftermath was sobering. Green, visibly in pain, was stretchered from the ring and taken to a hospital for further evaluation.
Daniels, still catching her breath, expressed concern for her opponent, wishing her a swift recovery before thanking her own supporters worldwide for their unwavering encouragement. Overall, the event highlighted Baumgardner’s continued ascent in the junior‑lightweight ranks, her willingness to chase the sport’s biggest names, and the unpredictable excitement that women’s boxing can deliver.
As she prepares for potential clashes with Taylor or Serrano, fans can anticipate more thrilling contests, technical mastery, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines Baumgardner’s career.