American boxer Alycia Baumgardner, 30, has expressed her willingness to fight Claressa Shields, as she stated to Boxing Kingdom. The World Boxing Association (WBA) super featherweight champion showed confidence and readiness to face the undefeated Shields.
Baumgardner, with a current record of 15 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, has proven her power in the ring, with seven of her 15 victories coming by knockout. Her last fight took place on September 27, 2024, against Delfine Persoon in Atlanta, USA.
In the first round of the fight against Persoon, Alycia Baumgardner managed to knock down the experienced Belgian, tipping the scales in her favor.
However, Persoon stayed in the fight, looking to capitalize on every opportunity to land effective punches. The intense action continued until a head clash shifted the course of the match. The accidental headbutt between the two boxers caused a cut on Persoon’s eyebrow, prompting medical intervention.
After a medical review, it was recommended to stop the fight, and the referee declared the match a no-decision. This outcome left Baumgardner with her championship belt, maintaining her position in the WBA super featherweight division.
For her part, Claressa Shields, another undefeated American champion, holds a record of 15 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws. Shields has dominated all her fights, with three of those wins by knockout. Her last bout took place on July 27, 2024, in Detroit, where she defeated Vanessa Lepage Joanisse by technical knockout in the second round.
Alycia Baumgardner’s willingness to face Claressa Shields in her next fight adds even more interest to a potential showdown between these two prominent figures in women’s boxing.
EXCLUSIVE: Alycia Baumgardner has informed Boxing Kingdom that she will happily fight Claressa Shield’s next. pic.twitter.com/j8L7ycdtiN
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) October 30, 2024
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