Baumgardner Defends Unified Title; Green Injured in Shock Defeat

Unified junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in a recent bout, showcasing impressive skill and strategy. The fight took place on Friday night, where Baumgardner maintained control, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91.

Baumgardner’s Title Defense

Baumgardner, who now boasts an 18-1 record with 7 knockouts, used her jab effectively to set the pace throughout the fight. “I had to be consistent and use my jab to set things up,” she remarked post-fight. This victory marked her second experience with three-minute rounds, a format she had previously navigated last year against Leila Beaudoin.

Before the fight, Baumgardner emphasized her desire to blend aggression into her style, stating, “I want to bring in the other parts of me that I know I can bring out.” Her performance was enhanced by the presence of rapper Lil’ Kim, who accompanied her to the ring.

Fight Dynamics

Baumgardner began the bout cautiously, assessing Shin’s style in the opening minute. However, she quickly gained momentum, unleashing a series of powerful jabs. Her most notable moment came in the fourth round, where she landed uppercuts that initially seemed to secure a knockdown, though the referee did not count it.

Shin, holding a record of 19-4-3, demonstrated resilience, managing to unsettle Baumgardner during the sixth round with solid punches. Despite this, Baumgardner regained composure, successfully defending against Shin’s late-round aggression.

Post-Fight Comments and Future Plans

After her win, Baumgardner expressed interest in facing unified junior welterweight champion Katie Taylor. She emphasized her willingness to return to two-minute rounds to facilitate such a matchup, stating, “Anything to get the fight.” Taylor, currently ranked as ESPN’s No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter, has indicated she is considering retirement after one more fight.

Co-Main Event Incident

The co-main event witnessed a shocking turn when unified super middleweight champion Shadasia Green suffered a TKO loss to Lani Daniels. The fight concluded in the ninth round, resulting in Green being taken from the ring on a stretcher after the referee stopped the bout due to her not responding with punches.

Green, who has a record of 16-3, was subsequently transported to a local hospital. Daniels, who improved her record to 12-4-2 with the victory, also received medical attention as a precaution.

• Fight Results:
• Alycia Baumgardner def. Bo Mi Re Shin by unanimous decision (98-92, 98-92, 99-91).
• Lani Daniels def. Shadasia Green by TKO in the ninth round.

Both fighters now look toward their respective futures with Baumgardner targeting a significant showdown with Taylor, while Green seeks recovery after her defeat.