Baumgardner Wins Second World Title After Stopping Turhan

Alycia Baumgardner added a second world championship to her résumé Sunday, beating Elif Nur Turhan to capture a title in a new weight class.

The American handed Turhan her first professional defeat, according to ESPN, marking Baumgardner's arrival as a two-division world champion. Turhan entered the bout unbeaten but could not solve Baumgardner's power and timing over the scheduled distance.

Baumgardner's Move Up In Weight Pays Off

Baumgardner previously held unified titles at featherweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super featherweight before vacating to pursue bigger fights. The victory over Turhan validates that decision and positions her for high-profile matchups in the new division.

Turhan, who had built her record without a loss heading into Sunday, struggled to find answers against Baumgardner's aggression. The Turkish fighter absorbed consistent pressure but could not turn the tide.

Baumgardner now holds world titles in two separate weight classes and is expected to pursue unification bouts at her new weight later this year.

Reported via:

• ESPN Boxing — Baumgardner a two-division world champion after defeating Nur Turhan