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Turhan vs Baumgardner: History in the Making in Arlington

by
kevin
November 4, 2026

Turhan and Baumgardner prepare for their IBF World Women’s Lightweight championship fight in Texas.

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Fight Overview

A Historic Night

Most Valuable Promotions will be hosting MVPW-07 in Arlington, Texas. The groundbreaking night will see an all-women card with five bouts of world championships. Boxing by women will take the limelight on this revolutionary night.

The Protagonists

IBF lightweight titleholder Elif Nur Turhan (14-0), who has never been beaten, is defending her title. The young and fearless Turkish boxer is facing her biggest challenge in the ring. Her rival is American boxing star, Alycia Baumgardner. The former undisputed super-featherweight champion is stepping up to a heavier weight class. She is training to win a new division.

The Stakes

There are enormous structural repercussions from this mega-fight that will take place in the sport of boxing. There is no doubt that whoever wins will reign supreme in the lightweight division without question. A win for a fighter will create an immense future unification bout. This creates stakes that have never been higher for both fighters.

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Event Details

Detail	Information
Event	MVPW – 07
Date	08 November 2026 (Sunday)
Main Event	Elif Nur Turhan vs Alycia Baumgardner
Championship	IBF world Women’s Lightweight Title
Venue	College Park Center
Location	Arlington, Texas
Time	07:00 PM ET \| 04:00 PM PT \| 04:30 AM IST (Next day)
Rounds	10
Broadcasters	ESPN+, Sky Sports
Promoter	Most Valuable Promotions

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Fight Cards

The MVPW – 07 event scheduled for Sunday is listed below. Turhan vs Baumgardner fight is listed as the main event for the night and follows the undercard.

Card Section	Matchup	Weight Division	Championship Title(s) on the Line
Main Card	Elif Nur Turhan (C) vs. Alycia Baumgardner	Lightweight (135 lbs)	IBF World Female Lightweight Title
Main Card	Ramla Ali vs. Mikiah Kreps	Super Bantamweight (122 lbs)	Vacant WBO & IBF World Female Super Bantamweight Titles
Main Card	Skye Nicolson (C) vs. Miyo Yoshida	Super Bantamweight (122 lbs)	WBC World Female Super Bantamweight Title
Main Card	Irma Garcia (C) vs. Nataly Delgado	Super Flyweight (115 lbs)	IBF & WBA World Female Super Flyweight Titles (Unification)
Undercard (Prelims)	Brittany Sims vs. Shera Mae Patricio	Bantamweight (118 lbs)	WBA World Female Bantamweight Title
Undercard (Prelims)	Natalie Dove vs. Nayeli Rodriguez	Flyweight (112 lbs)	None (Rematch)
Undercard (Prelims)	Fernando Garcia vs. Alexander Castellano	Featherweight (126 lbs)	None
Undercard (Prelims)	Jocelyn Camarillo vs. Nazarena Serra	Strawweight (105 lbs)	None
Undercard (Prelims)	Javier Guerrero Cruz vs. Aiden Anderson	Welterweight (147 lbs)	None
Undercard (Prelims)	Albina Moldazhanova vs. Kirstie Bavington	Super Lightweight (140 lbs)	None

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Fight Storylines

The Road to Undisputed

This fight will provide one of the competitors with a golden opportunity. A ticket to the undisputed championship is already assured. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Caroline Dubois vs. Stephanie Han. This fight will determine the undisputed queen at 135 lbs.

Three-Minute Rounds

This championship fight features a very rare structural rule change. It will be contested over ten 3-minute rounds. Usually, women’s championship bouts only last two minutes per round. Alycia Baumgardner specifically demanded this standard men’s timing structure. It puts a massive premium on physical conditioning.

Co-Main Event Shakeup

There was a significant change to the card during fight week when Ellie Scotney sustained an injury. The Most Valuable Promotions immediately changed their plans. Ramla Ali versus Mikiah Kreps will now headline as the co-main event. They will fight for the vacant WBO and IBF super-bantamweight world titles.

Skill Versus Size

Alycia Baumgardner is moving up in weight for this clash. She faces a naturally larger opponent in Elif Nur Turhan. Baumgardner recently dismissed the champion’s rugged fighting style. She publicly stated that this bout is skill versus whatever Turhan has going on. The size difference remains a massive X-factor.

Where can I watch the Turhan vs Baumgardner fight?

The MVPW – 07: Turhan vs Baumgardner world title card will be broadcast live across different platforms. Major networks have secured the media rights across different regions.

Fans in the United States can watch the Turhan vs Baumgardner fight live through ESPN and the ESPN App.

The live streaming options for the UK and Ireland have been secured by Sky Sports +. According to the region, the Turhan vs Baumgardner fight timings will change.

Check your local digital sports network schedules or the Most Valuable Promotions official site closer to the ring walks.

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Fighter’s Profile

Elif Nur Turhan

Nationality	Turkish
Age	31
Height	5’7”
Reach	69”
Total fights	14
Records	14-0-0 (8kos)

Alycia Baumgardner

Nationality	American
Age	32
Height	5’6”
Reach	66”
Total fights	20
Records	18-1-0 (7kos)
Not Contested	1

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Road to the Championship

Elif Nur Turhan

Elif Nur Turhan has marked remarkable success from the debut in the world of boxing. She continues to go from strength to strength without any setbacks. She has compiled an impeccable professional record by winning 14 bouts with no losses whatsoever. The Turk made a mark on the global arena in December 2025. She knocked out the reigning champion Beatriz Ferreira in five rounds. The impressive performance won her the prestigious IBF lightweight world title.

Turhan has shown herself to be a very durable champion since earning the title. She has been able to defend her title successfully in January 2026 against Taylah Gentzen. She was also able to win by unanimous decision against Gabriela Tellez in June 2026. Turhan is known to be an aggressive fighter who has a lot of power and physicality in the ring. She has been able to fend off all challengers who have come up against her at 135 pounds. This time, she will face the biggest star of her professional career. She wants to continue her clean streak and cement her absolute lightweight dominance.

Alycia Baumgardner

Alycia Baumgardner is widely recognized as one of the very best pound-for-pound fighters on earth. The American superstar completely ruled the super-featherweight division for several years. She captured all the major belts to become the undisputed queen at 130 pounds. Her resume includes defining victories over elite opponents like Mikaela Mayer and Terri Harper.

Baumgardner has been incredibly active and dominant for the past year. She has won unanimous decisions against Jennifer Miranda and Leila Beaudoin. In her most recent bout, she defeated Bo Mi Re Shin in April 2026 by decision. “The Bomb” easily beat Bo Mi Re Shin with her world-class jab and exceptional footwork. After dominating her old division, “The Bomb” was in need of a fresh challenge. She signed a big promotion deal with Most Valuable Promotions to go after true greatness. By moving up five pounds, she will have an opportunity to win a title at another weight class in her second attempt. She plans to make a massive statement in this lightweight debut.

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Stats & Performance Analysis

Metrics	Elif Nur Turhan (C)	Alycia Baumgardner	Analytical Summary
Knockout Percentage	57.14% (8 KOs in 14 Wins)	38.89% (7 KOs in 18 Wins)	In terms of raw power, Turhan holds the edge, having won 4 out of her last 6 bouts inside the distance range.
Championship Ring Experience	30 Rounds (3 Title Fights)	80 Rounds (8 Title Fights)	In terms of big-fight endurance over 10 rounds, Baumgardner holds the huge edge.
Career Defining Victory	Beatriz Ferreira (TKO-5, Dec 2025)	Mikaela Mayer (SD-10, Oct 2022)	In a shocking feat, Turhan dropped and stopped an Olympic champion contender.
Major World Titles Won	• IBF World Female Lightweight Title	• WBC, IBO, WBO, IBF, & The Ring Super Featherweight Titles	Baumgardner unified the division through an intense clash of bad blood. While Baumgardner is the undisputed champ at 130 lbs, Turhan is the undisputed champ at 135 lbs.
Average Round Length of Wins	5.2 Rounds	6.8 Rounds	Turhan ends her bouts much earlier because of volume and sheer power.
Fighter Stance & Ring Identity	Orthodox / Relentless Pressure	Orthodox / Tactical Counter-Puncher	The archetypal Immovable Object versus the Irresistible Force.

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Fighting Style Comparison

Fighting Style	Elif Nur Turhan (C)	Alycia Baumgardner	Tactical Advantage
Primary Fighting Style	Relentless high-volume pressure fighter.	Elite athletic counter-puncher.	Baumgardner for defensive ring generalship.
Offensive Approach	Charges forward with heavy power punches.	Fights from range using crisp jabs.	Turhan for sheer physical power.
Defensive Approach	Depends on high guard and durability.	Depends on elite footwork and head movement.	Baumgardner for takes less punishment.
Pacing & Timing	Throws punches early to make it a brawl.	Controlled fight pace from range.	Baumgardner adapts well to 3-minute rounds.
In-Fighting / Clutches	Smashes opponent against inside ropes	Escapes danger through sharp check hooks.	Turhan has a natural lightweight body size.
The Main X-Factor	Can her size break down Baumgardner’s guard?	Will her athleticism translate to 135 pounds?	The Ring decides if skill beats size.

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Professional Boxing Record

Elif Nur Turhan

S.No.	Opponent	Result	Type
1	Valmira Xhemollari	Win	TKO
2	Angela Cannizzaro	Win	KO
3	Nikolett Szabó	Win	KO
4	Karina Szmalenberg	Win	UD
5	Edith Soledad Matthysse	Win	UD
6	Kirsty Hill	Win	UD
7	Yolis Marrugo Franco	Win	KO
8	Lara Altamirano	Win	UD
9	Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawang	Win	KO
10	Shauna Browne	Win	TKO
11	Rima Ayadi	Win	TKO
12	Beatriz Ferreira	Win	TKO
13	Taylah Gentzen	Win	SD
14	Gabriela Tellez	Win	UD

Alycia Baumgardner

S.No.	Opponent	Result	Type
1	Britain Hart	Win	TKO
2	Wendy Toney	Win	TKO
3	Lashanda Tabron	Win	TKO
4	Brittney Artis	Win	TKO
5	Nydia Feliciano	Win	UD
6	Kirstie Simmons	Win	SD
7	Christina Linardatou	Loss	SD
8	Gabriella Mezei	Win	TKO
9	Annette Pabello	Win	UD
10	Cristina Del Valle Pacheco	Win	TKO
11	Vanessa Bradford	Win	UD
12	Terri Harper	Win	TKO
13	Edith Soledad Matthysse	Win	UD
14	Mikaela Mayer	Win	SD
15	Elhem Mekhaled	Win	UD
16	Christina Linardatou	Win	UD
17	Delfine Persoon	No Contest	NC
18	Jennifer Miranda	Win	UD
19	Leila Beaudoin	Win	UD
20	Bo Mi Re Shin	Win	UD

Turhan vs Baumgardner: Fight Analysis

This Turhan vs Baumgardner title fight is the typical battle between brute physical strength and boxing ability. Unbeaten champion Elif Nur Turhan will try to utilize her natural 135-pound weight edge right away. The champion needs to throw a lot of body shots with her heavy hands to dominate the challenger on the ropes.

But Alycia Baumgardner holds a huge edge in terms of championship experience and boxing ability. Her world-class footwork and countering will help her to counter the advance of the champion. The implementation of ten 3-minute rounds will greatly favor the challenger’s better conditioning and pace control.

The challenger will withstand the early assault of the physically strong Turkish champion. Then she will dictate the pace of the fight with her sharp jab from the outside. In the later rounds, the superior boxing ability of the challenger will clearly reveal the weaknesses of the champion’s defense.

The Pick: Alycia Baumgardner via Unanimous Decision.