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Baumgardner Claims IBF Lightweight Title
9 Nov
Summary
- Alycia Baumgardner won the IBF world lightweight title.
- She defeated the previously undefeated Elif Tur Nurhan.
- Baumgardner is now a two-weight world champion.
Alycia Baumgardner has captured the IBF world lightweight title, decisively outboxing the previously unbeaten Elif Tur Nurhan in a 10-round bout in Texas. Baumgardner, already an undisputed champion at super-featherweight, demonstrated superior skill and power, winning with a unanimous decision on all scorecards. Nurhan, known for her punching power, was unable to threaten Baumgardner throughout the fight.
This victory makes Baumgardner a two-weight world champion and intensifies the anticipated rivalry with British boxer Caroline Dubois. Dubois, who holds multiple 135lb titles, was present at ringside, and the two exchanged words following Baumgardner's win, fueling speculation of an upcoming clash.
In other boxing news from the event, Ramla Ali secured the WBO and IBF super-bantamweight titles via a split decision over Mikiah Kreps. Skye Nicolson successfully defended her WBC super-bantamweight title with a dominant unanimous decision against Miyo Yoshida. Additionally, undefeated prospect Albina Moldazhanova maintained her perfect knockout record by stopping Kirstie Bavington.
