Alycia Baumgardner claims IBF lightweight title, becomes two-division champion
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Alycia Baumgardner secured the IBF world lightweight title by outclassing Elif Nur Turhan at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, on November 8, 2026. Baumgardner won with a unanimous decision, scoring 100-90 on all three cards, marking Turhan's first professional loss. The fight highlighted Baumgardner's dominance, as she effectively countered Turhan's aggressive style and controlled the ring throughout the bout. Following her victory, Baumgardner engaged in a call-out of British rival Caroline Dubois, who was present ringside and is set to fight for additional lightweight titles in February 2027.
- •Baumgardner outscored Turhan 100-90 on all scorecards.
- •Turhan suffered her first career defeat.
- •Dubois called out Baumgardner after the fight.
- •Baumgardner previously held the title at super-featherweight.
- 6:35 AMSky Sports — Baumgardner outclasses Turhan to win lightweight world title
- 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — Alycia Baumgardner dominates Elif Nur Turhan to become two-division champion
"Alycia Baumgardner won every round on all three scorecards, 100-90, to take Elif Nur Turhan’s IBF lightweight title and become a two-division world champion. Then Caroline Dubois grabbed the mic.
"Alycia Baumgardner, an undisputed world champion at super-featherweight, moved up to lightweight to capture the IBF world title when she shut out Elif Tur Nurhan in Texas.
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External links- Sky SportsNov 9, 2026, 6:35 AMBaumgardner outclasses Turhan to win lightweight world title
Alycia Baumgardner, an undisputed world champion at super-featherweight, moved up to lightweight to capture the IBF world title when she shut out Elif Tur Nurhan in Texas.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 6:29 AMAlycia Baumgardner dominates Elif Nur Turhan to become two-division champion
Alycia Baumgardner won every round on all three scorecards, 100-90, to take Elif Nur Turhan’s IBF lightweight title and become a two-division world champion. Then Caroline Dubois grabbed the mic.
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