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Unified junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner successfully defends her titles against Bo Mi Re Shin, winning by unanimous decision. Here’s why this victory marks a pivotal moment in her career and the division.
Baumgardner controls the fight, with judges scoring it 98-92, 98-92, and 99-91. She emphasizes her strategy post-fight, saying, “I had to be consistent and use my jab to set things up.” This marks her second bout in three-minute rounds, a format she previously navigated successfully against Leila Boudoin. The champion showcases her versatility, landing clean jabs and powerful uppercuts, thrilling the crowd.
In a shocking twist, the co-main event sees unified super middleweight champion Shadasia Green taken off on a stretcher after a knockout loss to Lani Daniels. Green, who was alert and communicating after the incident, loses her titles in a dramatic ninth-round TKO.
Baumgardner's focus now shifts to a potential showdown with unified junior welterweight champion Katie Taylor, who has hinted at retirement after one more fight. With this performance, Baumgardner solidifies her place as a top contender, leaving fans eager for what's next in her journey.
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