Baumgardner retains unified crown; Green carted off in upset loss

Alycia Baumgardner defended her WBA, WBO and IBF junior lightweight titles, while Shadasia Green suffered a scary knockout loss in the co-main event.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:34am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a boxing match, with fragmented limbs, torsos, and faces overlapping in a vibrant palette of colors, capturing the intensity and drama of the sport.Baumgardner's title defense showcases the raw power and athleticism of women's boxing, while Green's frightening injury underscores the need for greater safety measures in the sport.NYC Today

Unified junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner defeated Bo Mi Re Shin by unanimous decision to retain her WBA, WBO and IBF titles in the main event. In the co-main event, unified super middleweight champion Shadasia Green was knocked out by Lani Daniels and had to be taken out of the ring on a stretcher.

Why it matters

Baumgardner's victory keeps her as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in women's boxing, while Green's shocking upset loss raises concerns about her health and safety after the scary knockout.

The details

Baumgardner largely controlled the fight against Shin, using her jab to set up her shots and winning by scores of 98-92, 98-92 and 99-91. In the co-main event, Daniels captured the IBF and WBO super middleweight titles with a ninth-round TKO of Green, who had to be taken to the hospital after the fight.

  • The fight took place on Friday night in New York.
  • Baumgardner's previous fight with three-minute rounds was in 2025.

The players

Alycia Baumgardner

The unified junior lightweight champion who defended her WBA, WBO and IBF titles with a unanimous decision victory over Bo Mi Re Shin.

Bo Mi Re Shin

The challenger who faced Baumgardner for the unified junior lightweight titles.

Shadasia Green

The unified super middleweight champion who suffered a shocking knockout loss to Lani Daniels in the co-main event.

Lani Daniels

The fighter who captured the IBF and WBO super middleweight titles with a ninth-round TKO victory over Shadasia Green.

Mike Leanardi

The head of boxing for Most Valuable Promotions, the company that promoted the event.

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What they’re saying

“All I knew was, I had to be consistent and use my jab to set things up. It was up to me to set the pace and set my shot.”

— Alycia Baumgardner, Unified Junior Lightweight Champion

“Green was taken to a local hospital and was awake and talking.”

— Mike Leanardi, Head of Boxing, Most Valuable Promotions

What’s next

Baumgardner called out unified junior welterweight champion Katie Taylor, who has said she wants one more fight before retiring.

The takeaway

Baumgardner's dominant performance keeps her as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in women's boxing, while the scary knockout of Green raises serious concerns about fighter safety and the need for continued improvements in medical care and protocols in the sport.