Elif Nur Turhan to face Alycia Baumgardner for IBF title on November 8

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Alycia Baumgardner during her IBF, WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine super featherweight championship bout at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images) | Getty Images Most Valuable Promotions has just officially announced their MVPW-07 card, which is scheduled as a quadruple championship event headlined by Alycia Baumgardner moving up to 135 to challenge Elif Nur Turhan for her IBF world title in a 10-round main event. The card will take place on November 8 at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas and stream live on ESPN. Turhan (14-0, 8 KOs) is most recently coming off a unanimous decision win over Gabriella Tellez in June and says she’s well aware this will be a hard-fought battle. “Alycia is a boxer who steps into the ring determined to win, never even entertaining the possibility of defeat; I know I am proud to be representing Turkey on such a major international stage as I face an opponent who steps into the ring solely for victory,” Turhan said. “I do not want to lose, either. As two boxers sharing a ‘win at all costs’ mentality, we guarantee a fierce, relentless battle where everything is left on the line. Two warriors, one fight, and only one winner.” Baumgardner (18-1, 7 KOs) last beat Bo Mi Re Shin in April to defend her titles at super featherweight, but looks forward to performing even better up the scales in this lightweight fight. “When I set my mind to something, I see it through, and 135 will be no different,” Baumgardner said. “Sunday, November 8 is a superfight—the kind of fight boxing deserves—and the beginning of my next chapter. I know what it takes to become undisputed. I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again. To everyone in Dallas-Fort Worth and Arlington, this is my backyard, and I want you there with me. Come out to College Park Center, be part of the moment, and watch me make history.” The card’s co-main event will feature Tiara Brown (21-0, 11 KOs) making a 10-round WBC featherweight title defense against Ellie Scotney (12-0), Skye Nicolson (16-1, 3 KOs) making her MVP debut in a title defense against Miyo Yoshida (19-5, 1 KO), and Ramla Ali (11-2, 3 KOs) facing Mikiah Kreps (11-0, 3 KOs) in a vacant IBF and WBO title fight at 122 lbs.

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Alycia Baumgardner moves up in weight for a chance at a world title at 135.