On Friday night in Miami, Alycia Baumgardner continued her ascent into one of the best female boxers in the world, successfully defending her unified junior lightweight titles against challenger Leila Beaudoin via a unanimous decision as the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua co-main event.
"The Bomb" showcased her speed, precision, and power over 12 dominant rounds, controlling the center of the ring and utilizing a sharp counterpunching attack to systematically break down the Canadian contender. Though Beaudoin displayed immense heart and survived until the final bell, Baumgardner dropped her in the seventh round with a powerful right hand, cementing her authority in the co-main event and reinforcing her status as the undisputed queen of the super featherweight division.
Here's more on the featherweight champ who is becoming more and more of a name in boxing.
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Who is Alycia Baumgardner?
Baumgardner is an American boxer who has established herself as one of the best female fighters in the world, fighting primarily in the Super Featherweight division.
Born on May 24, 1994, in Fremont, Ohio, Baumgardner is known by the nickname "The Bomb" due to her explosive power and aggressive style. After making her professional debut in 2017, her career quickly ascended, culminating in her becoming the Undisputed Female Super Featherweight Champion in February 2023.
She holds all major titles in the division — WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO, and The Ring -- and maintains a professional record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 1 No Contest, with 7 wins by knockout, reinforcing her status as a dominant force in the sport following her victory against Leila Beaudoin.
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Who are Alycia Baumgardner's parents?
Alycia Baumgardner's parents are her late father, Mario, who was African-American and introduced her to boxing, and her mother, who is of German, Japanese, and Korean descent.
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Mario, heavily influenced her boxing journey, introducing her to the sport, and both parents instilled discipline, though he passed away last year.
"This win was for my dad," Baumgardner said after the fight. "I buried my dad last year, it's been a hard transition period. But one thing about myself, I push through, I believe in myself, I have faith. That's why I'm here, it's about the journey, not the moment."
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Who is Alycia Baumgardner's boyfriend?
Reports indicate that Baumgardner is single.
In a 2023 podcast interview, Baumgardner openly stated that she was single. She said that her entire focus was on boxing and that she was “married to the game.”
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Alycia Baumgardner boxing record
Baumgardner is 17-1-1 after her win on Friday night, a record which includes seven victories by knockout.
Alycia Baumgardner KNOCKS DOWN Leila Beaudoin JUST before the bell! #JakeJoshua
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While she did not win via knockout at Kaseya Center, she delivered some powerful blows, highlighting the devastating power that has allowed her to reign supreme as the undisputed Super Featherweight World Champion.
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