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Baumgardner retains unified crown; Green carted off in upset loss
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- Baumgardner defended her WBA, WBO and IBF junior lightweight titles with a commanding unanimous decision over Bo Mi Shin, while the co-main event featured a dramatic moment as Shadasia Green was stretchered from the ring.
- Daniels shocked Green with a ninth-round TKO to capture the IBF and WBO super middleweight titles, setting up a rare cross-division moment on the same card as Baumgardner’s defense.
- Baumgardner signaled a hunger to become more aggressive and pursue high-profile fights, including a potential showdown with Katie Taylor.
- Baumgardner expressed interest in fighting Katie Taylor and even floated returning to two-minute rounds if it meant landing that matchup, highlighting her focus on major fights and paydays.
- Baumgardner’s victory showcased sustained control, using a steady jab and precise combinations to dominate Shin throughout the bout.
- The main event featured Baumgardner fighting three-minute rounds for only the second time in her career, a rarity that underscored the bout’s unique format for women’s boxing.
- Baumgardner embraced the challenge of longer rounds, saying three minutes is a long time but suits her style and she’s still growing as a fighter.
- Baumgardner’s post-fight callouts suggested a Garden-stage showdown not only with Katie Taylor but also with Amanda Serrano, indicating cross-promotional potential for popular matchups in New York.
- Green’s medical scare dominated the night’s narrative, with initial reports confirming she was awake and talking at the hospital, validating the quick medical response.
- Lani Daniels’s title win marked a historic moment for New Zealand boxing, adding a new world champion in a third weight class and invigorating the night’s surprising momentum.
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