MVPW-02: Alycia Baumgardner Retains

Unified Super Featherweight World Champion Title!

April 17th, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden: In the main event of Most Valuable Promotion’s ground breaking MVPW 02 card broadcast live on ESPN unified Super Featherweight World Champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (18-1, 7 KOs) delivered a commanding performance against South Korea’s Bo Mi Re Shin (19-4-3, 10 KOs) successfully defending her unified 130lb WBA, WBO, and IBF world titles in a 10-round bout contested with equal rules, three-minute rounds. Baumgardner established clear control from the opening bell and maintained it throughout, showcasing her precision, efficiency, and ring IQ. In a post-fight interview with renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, Baumgardner called out Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, thanked her supporters, and affirmed she will be back in the ring soon. MVPW-02 marked the inaugural U.S. event for MVPW and streamed live on ESPN and the ESPN App.

In the co-main event, Pipiwai, New Zealand’s Lani “The Smiling Assassin” Daniels (12-4-2, 2 KOs) defeated Patterson, New Jersey’s and MVP’s Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (16-2, 11 KOs) to win the IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight world titles. The hard-fought, back-and-forth battle saw both fighters trading heavy shots and momentum throughout. Daniels turned the tide in her favor late in the 8th round before the referee stopped the contest at 0:32 in the ninth round, awarding Daniels a TKO victory to become the new IBF, WBO, and Ring super middleweight champion and a three-division world champion. Green received immediate medical attention in the ring and was taken to the hospital for testing. In a post-fight interview with Helwani, Daniels wished Green well and thanked her global supporters.

Also on the main card, MVP’s Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado (9-1, 2 KOs) faced Mexico City’s Fernanda Reyes (8-1) in an 8-round bantamweight bout at 118 lbs. The matchup delivered high energy throughout, with both fighters engaging in a competitive, action-driven contest and exchanging power punches across all eight rounds. After going the distance, Rosado earned a unanimous decision victory (79-73, 80-72, 78-74), reinforcing her continued rise in the division.

Opening the main card live on ESPN, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, MVP’s Nat “No Love” Dove (8-0-1, 2 KOs) faced two-time title contender Maria “La Imparabla” Micheo (14-7, 8 KOs) in an 8-round flyweight bout at 112 lbs. The bout was closely contested from start to finish, with both fighters trading momentum throughout. After 8 full rounds, Dove’s consistent and powerful body shots proved to be the difference on the judges’ scorecards, earning her a split decision win over Micheo (75-77, 77-75x2).

In the preliminary card headliner, MVP’s US Olympian and amateur world champion Jahmal Harvey (3-0, 2 KO) faced Tucson, Arizona’s Daniel Lugo (6-5, 2 KOs) in a 6-round lightweight bout at 135 lbs. Harvey delivered a commanding performance, showcasing his pedigree and control throughout the bout. A vicious left hook dropped Lugo at 1:32 in the fifth round, prompting a TKO stoppage and preserving Harvey’s undefeated record.

Bellport, New York’s Alex “El Toro” Vargas (15-0, 5 KOs) defeated then-undefeated Chicago, Illinois’ Rani Jalomo (7-1-1, 4 KOs) by unanimous decision after an 8-round junior welterweight bout at 140 lbs (78-74x2, 79-73). Vargas controlled the action throughout, landing the more effective shots, particularly establishing his presence early in the fight. The victory maintains Vargas' undefeated record while handing Jalomo the first loss of his professional career.

Also on the preliminary card, Dunkirk, New York’s Elon “El Leon” De Jesus (12-1-2, 8 KOs) earned a unanimous decision victory (80-71, 78-73x2) over Plymouth, England’s Connor Adaway (10-3-1, 4 KOs) after eight full rounds in a junior featherweight bout at 122 lbs. Additionally, undefeated Albanian standout Luis “The Beast” Gjolena (8-0-1, 6 KOs) earned a second-round TKO win over Santa Rosa, Texas’ Robert “Big Bubba” Salinas (4-3-1, 3 KOs) in their heavyweight bout, ending the fight 0:45 into the second round. Opening the preliminary card, MVP’s Raquel “Pretty Beast” Miller (14-0, 6 KOs) defeated 2x Brazilian Olympian Adriana “Pitbull” Araújo (6-4, 1 KO) by unanimous decision (58-55, 58-56x2) after a 6-round super middleweight bout at 168 lbs. The victory extends Miller’s undefeated record and marked her first appearance in the ring in three years.

ALYCIA BAUMGARDNER QUOTES

On her thoughts following her bout vs. Bo Mi Re Shin:

When we talk about legacy, and we talk about development, these are the types of fights that I need to be in. These are the type of fights that really put my skills to the test and my mentality and my mental. Physically, I have it, but mentally, it's another threshold to overcome.

On her performance:

I hope that you guys just saw the separation from my last performance in December to this performance. So, it was everything that I enjoyed.

On facing Katie Taylor:

I think when we talk about a Katie Taylor, we talk about someone who is just as skilled. I believe in my abilities, and I'm sure she believes in hers. But when we talk about high-level boxing, when it comes to women, she's a perfect person to be in the ring with.

On doing three-minute rounds:

I think when you understand what an extra minute does for my type of style, it allows me to take my time. It allows me to set up the punches and pick my punches. Punch placement is everything in boxing, and I have a really great IQ and timing. So, that's why you have to be patient to get some of those shots in.

On knocking down Bo Mi Re Shin in the fourth round:

I definitely knocked her down. I did knock her down for sure. Go back and watch it.

On being asked if she will face Caroline Dubois:

When we talk about Alicia Baumgardner and her career and her trajectory on where she is going, we have to align her with the biggest fights. I'm at a stage where I'm at the biggest fights. Dubois is a great fighter. Yes, but she's nowhere near where I am.

On making adjustments in the ring:

I have a great team. They will tell me instructions, but ultimately I have to make that adjustment in the ring.

On coming out with Lil Kim:

It was everything. When we talk about women's sports, when we talk about women's movement, we talk about being a collective. I think it is so key and representation matters. And to be in a sport like boxing, to add the entertainment, to add the movie, to add just the excitement, you know, we have to think about how we set the bar. And Little Kim was perfect for New York.

JAHMAL HARVEY QUOTES

On Daniel Lugo’s performance:

He was taking some shots pretty well. I knew I had to start breaking him down. I started hitting the body a little bit more.

On his engine during the bout:

I’m always grateful for the rounds. It just shows that I got a high motor.

On taking control of the bout:

After the first two rounds, I knew I had to start slowing it down, slowing down the pace. He was starting to hold a lot.

NAT DOVE QUOTES

On her performance vs. Maria Micheo:

As a fighter in the ring, I think I did my part. I saw what I was landing, and I saw how she was reacting to that.

On her plan during the bout:

I was trying to stick to the plan, stay sharp, and just box.

On Maria Micheo’s pressure during the bout:

Throughout the fight, it was rough on both ends. A lot of us are coming in, clashing heads, and I was trying to avoid getting headbutted as best as I could, but at the same time, she was putting a lot of pressure.

MIKE LEANARDI (HEAD OF BOXING, MVP) QUOTES

On Shadia Green’s condition after her bout vs. Lani Daniels:

Shadiasia is awake and talkative. It was a scary moment for all of us. She’s looking much better. We’ll keep everyone updated through socials.

On MVP’s performance of the night bonuses:

We had two performance of the night bonuses. One is going to Lani Daniels, upsetting the card, and becoming the unified super middleweight champion. Heck of a performance by her. The other performance of the night bonus […] is going to Bo Mi Re Shin. Bo Mi came all the way from Korea and fought a tremendous fight. 

On Lani Daniels being taken to a local hospital after her bout vs. Shadasia Green:

Lani was taken to a local hospital just as a precaution. She has an 18-hour flight home, so they just want to make sure she is tip-top before she flies out tomorrow.

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