Venue: Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden (The Theater at MSG), 1260 6th Avenue / 7th Avenue & 32nd–33rd Streets, New York City, New York, USA.
Preliminary undercard begins at 6:30 PM ET (3:30 PM PT / 11:30 PM BST) on ESPN+; main card coverage starts at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM BST) on ESPN. Main-event ring walks are scheduled for approximately 11:00 PM ET (8:00 PM PT / 4:00 AM BST), subject to undercard pacing.
Weight Class and Rounds: 10-round super featherweight / junior lightweight bout (130 lbs / 58.97 kg limit) for Baumgardner’s WBA, IBF, and WBO women’s world titles.
Injury Report: No reported injuries for either fighter. Alycia Baumgardner has completed a full training camp in Detroit with no setbacks and has emphasized being “mentally locked in” and sharper than ever. Bo Mi Re Shin has traveled from South Korea without complications and has publicly confirmed she is in peak condition following her October 2025 bout. Both camps have reported full health ahead of this high-stakes title defense.
Fighter Profiles and Matchup
Alycia Baumgardner (“The Bomb”) – United States (Detroit, Michigan / Fremont, Ohio), age 31, 5’6″ (168 cm), orthodox stance, reach 67″.
Pro record: 17-1-0 (7 KOs, 41% KO rate). Unified WBA/IBF/WBO Super Featherweight Champion. Explosive, athletic power puncher with elite speed, jab, and finishing ability; has shown improved maturity and ring generalship in recent title defenses.
Bo Mi Re Shin – South Korea (Seoul), age 32, 5’6″ (168 cm), orthodox stance, reach 66″.
Pro record: 19-3-3 (10 KOs, 53% KO rate). WBA Asia Female Lightweight Champion and ranked contender (WBA #4, IBF #6, WBO #7 at 130 lbs). Tough, high-pressure fighter with legitimate power and durability; capable of going the distance or finishing when opponents fade.
Recent Form and Fight History
Baumgardner’s last 5 fights (all wins except one no-contest):
Dec 19, 2025: UD 12 vs. Leila Beaudoin → Retained WBA/IBF/WBO titles.
Jul 11, 2025: UD 10 vs. Jennifer Miranda → Retained titles (co-main on MVP card).
Sep 27, 2024: NC 4 vs. Delfine Persoon (stopped early due to clash of heads).
Jul 15, 2023: UD 10 vs. Christina Linardatou → Retained titles.
Earlier strong performances building an 11-fight unbeaten streak (one NC).
Baumgardner enters on a dominant run, blending power with consistent decision wins against quality opposition.
Shin’s last 5 fights (mixed but resilient):
Oct 31/Nov 1, 2025: MD 10 vs. Tywarna Campbell → Won WBA Asia Female Lightweight title.
Mar 7, 2025: MD loss vs. Caroline Dubois (for WBC Lightweight title).
Dec 24, 2024?: UD win vs. Ntomboqala Tolashe.
Aug 24, 2024: Win vs. Ana Maria Lozano.
Earlier regional wins with occasional draws.
Shin is coming off a bounce-back win after a competitive loss to elite-level Dubois; she has never been stopped and brings proven toughness.
Style matchup: Baumgardner’s speed, power, and boxing IQ versus Shin’s forward pressure, volume, and heavy hands. Baumgardner is expected to control distance and look for mid-to-late round finishes; Shin’s path involves sustained pressure and hoping to exploit any lapses in Baumgardner’s aggression.
FIGHT ODDS
Bo Mi Re Shin + 1100
Alycia Baumgardner -2800
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 16, 2026
