Trending Now - Alycia Baumgardner Champions Women's Boxing and Equality

WHO:

ESPN - Alycia Baumgardner, Jake Paul, Nakisa Bidarian, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Bo Mi Re Shin, Cherneka Johnson, Holly Holm, Ellie Scotney, Mikaela Mayer, Dimitry Salita, Crystina Poncher.

WHAT:

ESPN - Alycia Baumgardner is set to headline MVPW 02 against Bo Mi Re Shin for the women’s super featherweight belt.

ESPN - Baumgardner has a professional record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 7 knockouts.

ESPN - Baumgardner was signed by Most Valuable Promotions in March 2025.

ESPN - Baumgardner voluntarily relinquished the WBC title to compete in 3-minute rounds.

NBC News - Baumgardner is fighting for gender equality in boxing.

WHERE:

ESPN - The fight will take place at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

WHEN:

ESPN - The fight is scheduled for Friday, April 21st, 2026.

ESPN - Baumgardner's professional boxing debut was on March 4th, 2017.

ESPN - Baumgardner's fight against Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano took place in July 2025.

ESPN - Baumgardner fought Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on December 15th, 2025.

WHY:

ESPN - Baumgardner aims to prove her worth as a contender for the face of women's boxing.

ESPN - The signing with MVP was intended to build her brand and presence in women's boxing.

HOW:

ESPN - Baumgardner trains at Superbad Boxing Gym in Detroit under Ali Salaam and Tony Harrison.

ESPN - Baumgardner has utilized social media to build her brand, amassing over 800,000 followers on Instagram.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 13:24 UTC)

Alycia Baumgardner is set to headline MVPW 02 against Bo Mi Re Shin for the women’s super featherweight belt at the Infosys Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York City, April 21st. With a professional record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 7 knockouts, Baumgardner aims to prove her worth as a contender for the face of women's boxing while fighting for gender equality in the sport. Since signing with Most Valuable Promotions in March 20th25, she has been training at Superbad Boxing Gym in Detroit and has built a strong social media presence, boasting over 800,000 followers on Instagram.