MVP on ESPN women's boxing : Baumgardner on the Rise as Women's Boxing Star Potential

Alycia Baumgardner headlines a pivotal matchup against Bo Mi Re Shin on April 17 at Madison Square Garden, defending her WBO, IBF, and WBA junior lightweight titles. This fight comes as women's boxing gains momentum following a multi-year broadcast deal between Most Valuable Promotions and ESPN. Baumgardner, ranked No. 7 in ESPN's women's pound-for-pound, aims to solidify her status as a future star in the sport. A victory opens doors for a rematch with Terri Harper, who faces Caroline Dubois in a crucial lightweight unification bout on April 5. Meanwhile, Chantelle Cameron seeks a trilogy fight with Katie Taylor after moving up to challenge Michaela Kotaskova for a vacant junior middleweight title. Stephanie Han and Holly Holm prepare for their rematch, with Holm facing potential retirement if she loses. High stakes and thrilling matchups define the women's boxing landscape as it continues to evolve.