Alycia Baumgardner (19-1, 7 KOs, 1 NC) proved that Elif Nur Turhan (14-1, 8 KOs) was no match for her, defeating the Turk by unanimous decision. Scores were 100-90 across the board. Baumgardner is now the IBF lightweight world champion…
Alycia Baumgardner defeated Elif Nur Turhan via unanimous decision to capture the IBF lightweight world title at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. All three judges scored the 10-round championship contest 100-90 in favor of Baumgardner, who headlined the Most Valuable Promotions event.
Baumgardner hurt Turhan in the third round, though an early stoppage signal by referee Melva Santos prevented a potential finish. The victory makes Baumgardner a two-division champion, adding the lightweight belt to her collection of super featherweight titles.
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