Alycia Baumgardner Defeats Elif Nur Turhan to Become Two-Division World Champion at MVPW 07

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Alycia Baumgardner added another significant accomplishment to her professional boxing career on November 8, 2026, defeating previously undefeated Elif Nur Turhan by unanimous decision to capture the IBF lightweight world championship at MVPW 07.

The victory improved Baumgardner’s professional record to 19-1 with seven knockouts and established the American standout as a two-division world champion. Already recognized as one of women’s boxing’s most accomplished athletes, Baumgardner delivered another technically impressive performance while headlining a championship-heavy event promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).

Alycia Baumgardner Dominates Elif Nur Turhan Over 10 Rounds

Entering the contest, Baumgardner faced an undefeated challenger in Turhan, who carried a 14-0 professional record with eight knockouts.

Despite Turhan’s reputation as an aggressive puncher, Baumgardner controlled the action with superior boxing fundamentals, effective counterpunching and excellent ring generalship.

Throughout the ten-round contest, Baumgardner consistently landed the cleaner punches while limiting Turhan’s offensive opportunities.

All three judges scored the championship fight 100-90 in favor of Baumgardner, awarding her every round.

The victory represented another milestone for the former undisputed super featherweight champion, who has successfully transitioned into the lightweight division while maintaining her position among the sport’s elite female competitors.

MVPW 07 Boxing Results: Multiple World Championships Decided

Baumgardner’s championship performance highlighted an impressive evening of women’s professional boxing featuring several internationally recognized fighters competing for world titles.

Ramla Ali defeated Mikiah Kreps by split decision, capturing the vacant IBF and WBO super bantamweight world championships. Judges scored the competitive matchup 97-92, 96-93 and 91-98.

Skye Nicolson defeated Miyo Yoshida by unanimous decision, successfully defending her WBC super bantamweight championship. Nicolson demonstrated her technical boxing ability throughout the contest, winning by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92.

Irma Garcia defeated Nataly Delgado by unanimous decision to unify the IBF and WBA super flyweight world championships. All three judges scored the fight 97-92.

Albina Moldazhanova defeated Kirstie Bavington by fourth-round knockout, continuing her undefeated professional career.

With multiple championship bouts on the same card, MVPW 07 showcased the depth of talent currently competing across women’s boxing.

Baumgardner Continues Building Her Profile in Women’s Boxing

Beyond her accomplishments inside the ring, Baumgardner has developed a substantial social media presence, combining professional boxing with fashion, fitness and lifestyle content.

Interestingly, despite her considerable online visibility and a card featuring multiple world championship matchups, the live audience at College Park Center appeared noticeably small. Official attendance figures were not immediately available.

The observation highlights an ongoing challenge throughout professional boxing: translating digital engagement into live-event attendance. Nevertheless, MVP’s continued investment in women’s boxing provides valuable opportunities for championship-level athletes to receive national exposure.

For Baumgardner, her latest performance strengthens an already impressive résumé and creates opportunities for additional high-profile matchups.

What’s Next for Alycia Baumgardner?

Following her victory over Turhan, attention immediately turned toward potential lightweight championship unification fights.

One particularly intriguing opponent is undefeated WBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois, who confronted Baumgardner following the event.

Dubois is scheduled to face WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han in February 2027, potentially setting up an even more significant championship matchup afterward.

A future Baumgardner-Dubois showdown would bring together two of the division’s most talented fighters and offer another opportunity to elevate women’s boxing.

For now, Baumgardner leaves Arlington with another world championship, an improved professional record and an increasingly compelling argument for recognition among boxing’s pound-for-pound elite.