Baumgardner Retains Super Featherweight Title Over Miranda at Madison Square Garden

Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her undisputed super featherweight title by unanimous decision against Jennifer Miranda in a competitive bout at Madison Square Garden during the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano trilogy event. Despite the judges' wide scorecards favoring Baumgardner, the fight was challenging, with Miranda employing a smart game plan and showing resilience throughout the fight. Baumgardner, who had only fought four rounds in the past two years due to a lengthy layoff and a positive test for a banned substance in 2023, acknowledged that her performance was not her best but expressed eagerness to return to the ring soon. Miranda, fighting in the U.S. for the first time, pushed Baumgardner with her rangy style and toughness, making the fight more competitive than the scores indicated. Baumgardner credited Miranda for her preparation and strategizing, and hinted at the possibility of moving to a higher weight class or seeking bigger fights in the future. The event was part of a historic all-women’s card promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and streamed on Netflix.