Baumgardner Holds Title; Green Suffers Upset Injury Defeat

Alycia Baumgardner retained her unified junior lightweight championships in a clear decision at Madison Square Garden Friday night. She defeated Bo Mi Re Shin by unanimous decision to keep the WBA, WBO and IBF belts.

Main event: Baumgardner controls most rounds

The judges scored the bout 98-92, 98-92 and 99-91. Baumgardner paced the fight with a steady jab and varied attacks to body and head.

She fought three-minute rounds for the second time in her career. Her earlier three-minute experience had prepared her to pace later frames.

Key moments and stats

Baumgardner landed several clean uppercuts in the fourth round. A potential knockdown that followed was waved off by referee Sparkle Lee.

Shin produced her best work in the sixth round. She forced pressure again late and rallied in the seventh with a late flurry.

Baumgardner is now 18-1 with seven knockouts and one no contest. Shin’s record stands at 19-4-3 with 10 knockouts.

Rapper Lil’ Kim accompanied Baumgardner to the ring. After the win, Baumgardner publicly sought a match with unified junior welterweight champion Katie Taylor.

Filmogaz.com ranks Baumgardner among the top fighters pound-for-pound. She said she would return to two-minute rounds if it secured a fight with Taylor.

Co-main: Title change and injury concern

Lani Daniels captured IBF and WBO super middleweight titles with a ninth-round TKO of Shadasia Green. The stoppage came 32 seconds into the ninth round.

Daniels landed a series of right hands that prompted the referee to halt action. Green did not throw a punch before the stoppage.

Post-fight medical response

Green was initially able to stand after the loss. She was later placed on a stool and then moved to a stretcher for removal from the ring.

Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian accompanied Green to a local hospital. Mike Leanardi, MVP’s head of boxing, said Green was awake and talking upon arrival.

MVP issued thanks to the New York State Athletic Commission, Madison Square Garden and hospital staff for their care. Green released a brief statement saying she suffered injuries and is resting and recovering.

Daniels was also evaluated at a hospital as a precaution.

Summary

The night combined triumph and concern for the sport. Baumgardner held her titles, while Green suffered an upset injury defeat and required hospital care.