The unified junior lightweight championship concluded late Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Alycia Baumgardner (17-1, 7 KOs) successfully defended her IBF and WBO titles against challenger Bo Mi Re Shin (19-3-3, 10 KOs).
Technical Context of the Bout
The event, organized by Most Valuable Promotions, featured a ten-round structure, with each frame lasting three minutes. Weigh-ins held on Thursday confirmed both athletes met the divisional requirements:
| Athlete | Weight (lbs) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alycia Baumgardner | 129.8 | Champion |
| Bo Mi Re Shin | 129.4 | Challenger |
Undercard Outcomes
The event card included multiple supporting bouts. Results for these encounters reflect the current activity level within the division:
Krystal Rosado defeated Fernanda Reyes via unanimous decision.
Alex Vargas secured a unanimous decision victory over Rani Jalomo.
The card featured various pairings, including a heavyweight contest between Luis Gjolena and Robert Salinas.
Historical Framework
Alycia Baumgardner, hailing from Detroit, has maintained a high profile in the super featherweight category. Her opponent, Bo Mi Re Shin, entered the bout representing South Korea with an extensive professional record. This match-up served as the focal point of the promotion’s second major card (MVPW-02).
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Broadcast via ESPN, the fight continues the Boxing Industry trend of placing established female champions in prominent theater-scale venues. While initial updates tracked the Round-by-Round tactical shifts of the evening's preliminary fights—such as the match between Natalie Dove and Maria Micheo Santizo—the primary interest remained fixed on the structural stability of the unified title line.
Investigation into the full scorecards and specific punch-stat analysis remains ongoing as the official commission reconciles final records.
