Alycia Baumgardner claimed the IBF lightweight title in commanding fashion on Sunday night at the MVPW07 event, decisively outpointing challenger Elif Nur Turhan. The Ohio-born boxer dominated every round, earning a unanimous shutout across all three judges’ scorecards.
The 32-year-old Baumgardner delivered a flawless performance, winning all 10 rounds and shutting out Turhan with identical 100-90 scores. She overwhelmed Turhan with precision and volume, landing 43% of her combination punches compared to Turhan’s 16%. The challenger managed to throw roughly five punches per round but was unable to find a foothold in the fight. This victory marked Baumgardner’s 19th win against a single loss, while Turhan suffered her first professional defeat, dropping to 14-1.
Alycia Baumgardner Shuts Out Elif Nur Turhan
Throughout the bout, Baumgardner maintained relentless control, never allowing Turhan to settle into her rhythm. Her superior skillset and conditioning were evident as she dictated the pace and distance from the opening bell to the final round. Following the win, Baumgardner confidently acknowledged her abilities, stating, “The skills pay the bills, baby! I know I’m great.”
The MVPW07 card was highlighted by Baumgardner’s championship victory, but it also featured a notable co-main event where Ramla Ali triumphed over Mikiah Kreps. Ali secured the vacant WBO and IBF super bantamweight titles, marking her first world championship in professional boxing.
IBF Lightweight Champion Baumgardner Looks Ahead
Reflecting on her triumph, Baumgardner attributed her success to rigorous preparation, including an intense regimen of 160 rounds of sparring and a boxing journey that began at the age of eight. Despite the clear validation of her talent through this title win, she emphasized a grounded mindset, expressing her intention to remain “humble and hungry” moving forward in her career.