Alycia Baumgardner Set to Headline Boxing Event in New York
Alycia Baumgardner, the WBO, IBF, and WBA junior lightweight champion, is scheduled to defend her titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on Friday. She signed with Most Valuable Promotions in March 2025. The event will air on ESPN and marks her third fight under the promotion.
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Alycia Baumgardner is set to defend her WBA, IBF, and WBO junior lightweight world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin.
The bout is scheduled for Friday at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. m. m. ET. This fight is the third under Baumgardner's deal with Most Valuable Promotions, following co-main event appearances on previous cards.
Baumgardner has a record of 17-1 with 7 knockouts. The event is described as the promotion's first linear date on ESPN.
Background and Signing
Most Valuable Promotions signed Alycia Baumgardner in March 2025.
The promotion has signed more than 20 women boxers, including Cherneka Johnson, Holly Holm, Ellie Scotney, and Mikaela Mayer. Baumgardner previously worked with Matchroom Boxing. Baumgardner stated that signing with the promotion was straightforward, noting that it aligned with her career goals.
A representative from the promotion indicated that this fight provides an opportunity to increase her visibility through television viewership numbers.
Context in Women's Boxing Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have participated in a trilogy of fights that drew significant attention to women's boxing.
Both have mentioned considering retirement in 2026. Baumgardner's upcoming headline bout occurs amid these developments in the sport.
Story Timeline
5 events- Apr 17, 5:02 PM ET
2 new sources added: nypost.com, @Variety
2 sourcesnypost.com · @Variety - Apr 17, 4:03 PM ET
1 new source added: Variety
1 sourceVariety - 2026-04-19
Alycia Baumgardner defends her titles against Bo Mi Re Shin in New York.
1 sourceESPN - 2025-07
Baumgardner appears in co-main event on Taylor vs. Serrano 3 card.
1 sourceESPN - 2025-03
Most Valuable Promotions signs Alycia Baumgardner to a deal.
1 sourceESPN
Potential Impact
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Increased visibility for women's boxing through ESPN broadcast could boost viewership numbers.
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Successful defense may position Baumgardner for more headline opportunities in the promotion.
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Retirements of other boxers could open spots for new champions in the division.
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