The 130 lbs weight division brings another exciting female boxing matchup this Friday, 17 April 2026, at Madison Square Garden. This main event features the unified champion, Alycia Baumgardner, to defend her IBF, WBA, and WBO titles. On the other side, the Asian icon, Bo Mi Re Shin, challenges Baumgardner in the title-defense bout. Shin aims to become the unified Super Featherweight champion in one shot. Will the emerging asian become the next big thing? Or, will the current 130lbs queen sustain her stature? Let’s wait and find out with our exclusive boxing predictions below. We have provided Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin predictions, including the fight card, analysis, and expert pick.
Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin – Fight Details
Main Event: Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin
Date: 17 April 2026 (Friday)
Time: 10:00 PM ET | 07:30 AM IST
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin Fight Card
Main Event
Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin (IBF, WBA, & WBO Super Featherweight titles)
Undercard
Shadasia Green vs Lani Daniels (Green’s IBF and WBO Super Middleweight titles)
Krystal Rosado vs Fernanda Reyes (Bantamweight)
Natalie Dove vs Maria Micheo (Flyweight)
Preliminary
Jahmal Harvey vs Daniel Lugo (Lightweight)
Raquel Miller vs Adriana Araujo (Super Middleweight)
Elon De Jesus vs Connor Adaway (Super Bantamweight)
Alex Vargas vs Ryan O’Rourke (Super Lightweight)
Luis Gjolena vs Robert Salinas (Heavyweight)
How to Watch the Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin Fight?
You can watch this title-defense bout on both ESPN and ESPN+ in the United States. The preliminary fights will be covered from 06:30 PM EDT.
If you are in the United Kingdom, you can stream the fight on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+.
Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin Preview
Stats and Bio
| Details | Alycia Baumgardner | Bo Mi Re Shin |
| Nationality | American | South Korean |
| Age | 31 | 32 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’6” |
| Reach | 66” | 63” |
| Total fights | 19 | 24 |
| Record | 17-1-0 (7 Knockouts) | 18-3-3 (10 Knockouts) |
Alycia Baumgardner Early Career
Alycia Baumgardner is an American professional boxer who has had an excellent career. Born in Ohio, Baumgardner grew up in Detroit with her parents. Her mother is of German, Korean, and Japanese descent, and her father is a black American. She built a strong amateur career, spanning over 150 bouts. Baumgardner started boxing at the age of 8, which helped her lay a strong foundation for her boxing career. It included a silver medal in the 2014 National Golden Gloves. She has also won a gold medal in the 2014 U.S. National PAL Championships. In 2017, Baumgardner turned professional and debuted against Britain Hart. It was her first appearance on the professional stage, where she won by TKO in the very first round. Baumgardner set a standard for featherweight fights on that day.
Professional Record
After back-to-back wins, Alycia Baumgardner went on to face Nydia Feliciano to win the vacant WBC International Female Super Featherweight. She beat Feliciano and won her first major title. However, she failed to defend the title and lost it to Christina Linardatoum, which remains her only defeat so far. This prompted her to work on herself and regain the lost momentum. She bounced back from the defeat and continued her winning streak. After gaining a solid form, she went on to fight Terri Harper, who was then a unified champion. In that fight, Alycia won Harper and won the WBC and IBO Female Super Featherweight titles. Adding to her titles, Baumgardner beat Mikaela Mayer and won the WBO, IBF, and The Ring Super Featherweight titles. Now she will defend the title in the upcoming Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin Fight.
| Result | Method | Opponent |
| Win | UD | Leila Beaudoin |
| Win | UD | Jennifer Miranda |
| NC | NC | Delfine Persoon |
| Win | UD | Christina Linardatou |
| Win | UD | Elhem Mekhaled |
| Win | SD | Mikaela Mayer |
| Win | UD | Edith Soledad Matthysse |
| Win | TKO | Terri Harper |
| Win | UD | Vanessa Bradford |
| Win | TKO | Cristina Del Valle Pacheco |
| Win | UD | Annette Pabello |
| Win | TKO | Gabriella Mezei |
| Loss | SD | Christina Linardatou |
| Win | SD | Kirstie Simmons |
| Win | UD | Nydia Feliciano |
| Win | TKO | Brittney Artis |
| Win | TKO | Lashanda Tabron |
| Win | TKO | Wendy Toney |
| Win | TKO | Britain Hart |
Bo Mi Re Shin Early Career
Bo Mi Re Shin is a South Korean boxer whose stats are impressive, like those of Western boxers. Shin was born in 1994, and her career began late in her life. She joined a local boxing gym as a hobby, which brought out her natural aptitude for boxing. Her boxing skills improved, and she quickly laid the foundation. Impressed by her fighting skills, her coach encouraged her to pursue boxing as her career. After several amateur bouts, Bo Mi Re Shin has built a solid foundation and become a professional. From being an amateur in her formative years, Bo Mi Re Shin has come a long way to where she is now. Now she faces Alycia Baumgardner in the upcoming Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin clash.
Professional Record
In 2017, Bo Mi Re Shin turned into a professional boxer, facing Seul Gi Jeon and winning. Starting from a moderate ranking, Shin rose to 4th in the WBA Ranking. In 2025, she faced Caroline Dubois for a WBC World title. However, it was a loss as Caroline had the dominant hand via decision. In a prior fight against Delfine Persoon, it became one of the year’s most dramatic fights for its intensity. Currently, Shin has the WBA Asia Female Lightweight Title, with which she challenges Alycia Baumgardner for the unified title.
| Result | Method | Opponent |
| Win | MD | Tatyana Cadapeell |
| Loss | MD | Caroline Dubois |
| Win | UD | Ntombokhala Tolashe |
| Win | TKO | Ana Maria Lozano |
| Win | TKO | Pattarawan Thasuwan |
| Loss | SD | Delfine Persoon |
| Win | UD | Diana Rodriguez |
| Win | TKO | Napaporn Ruengsriwan |
| Win | TKO | Asami Makai (Ringo) |
| Win | UD | Iranda Paola Torres |
| Win | TKO | Chandni Mehra |
| Win | KO | Hye-in Kim |
| Loss | UD | Thi Linh Tran |
| Win | TKO | Suman Kumari |
| Win | UD | Jinyan Gao |
| Win | UD | Rupinder Kaur |
| Win | TKO | Chika Mizutani |
| Win | UD | Sirisopa Sirisak |
| Win | KO | Suwannun Antanal |
| Draw | DRAW | Milana Safronova |
| Win | MD | Ji-A Jang |
| Draw | DRAW | Akerke Nauryzbayeva |
| Win | TKO | Tantip Chimpalee |
| Draw | DRAW | Seul Gi Jeon |
| Win | UD | Seo Ye-sim |
Previous Fights
Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin
Alycia Baumgardner previously fought Leila Beaudoin, where she won unanimously. In her title defense bout, Baumgardner dominated in most of the rounds, including a 7th-round knockdown. Her jabs and body shots pressured Leila Beaudoin, causing her to unsettle. Baumgardner’s superior technical game earned her the win.
Bo Mi Re Shin vs Tywarna Campbell
Shin beat Tywarna Campbell and defended her WBA Asia Female Lightweight title. In the fight, Bo Mi Re Shin narrowly beat Tywarna Campbell via points. Shin’s speed and footwork kept her active throughout the rounds. Her precise attacks overpowered Campbell, earning Shin another win.
Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin Prediction
Alycia Baumgardner is having a consistent phase, winning consecutively. Her last defeat was long ago, after which she conquered four major titles. She also excels in defending them. Technically, she is a counterpuncher and relies on aggressive power punching. Her rapid combinations will easily tire Bo Mi Re Shin. Her knockout power and speed are her considerable strengths.
Bo Mi Re Shin is an aggressive pressure fighter who explodes early in the rounds. Her orthodox stance allows her to deliver precise jabs and hooks. Mainly, the Korean boxer has a high knockout ratio, which is her main strength. Shin may find two or more knockout opportunities and will go for it. But considering Alycia Baumgardner’s consistency and athletic fitness, the American has the edge. So, Baumgarnder will win in this Alycia Baumgardner vs Bo Mi Re Shin clash.
The Pick: Alycia Baumgardner via KO/TKO.
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