Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin in 12 Three-Minute Round Fight on Friday 

 

By David A. Avila

Fight fans get a chance to see Alycia “the Bomb” Baumgardner reset the boundaries for women when she defends the WBA, WBO and IBF super feather titles against Leila Beaudoin in a match set for 12 three-minute rounds on Friday.

Three-minute rounds, not two-minutes.

“It’s the perfect scenario,” said Baumgardner on social media. “I want a knockout.”

Baumgardner (16-1, 7 Kos) a noted knockout puncher joins Canada’s Beaudoin (13-1, 2 Kos) in their standout fight at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on Friday Dec. 19. Netflix will stream the Most Valuable Promotions event at no extra cost.

Three other female world title fights will also be included to support the Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua heavyweight clash.

For decades women prizefighters have been lobbying to fight 12 three-minute round fights like the men. But one of the main obstructions has been the WBC sanctioning organizations which prohibits three-minute fights for women.

The WBC, led by Mauricia Sulaiman, has maintained that a certain UCLA doctor did a study that showed that extra minute was dangerous for women. However, women boxers have died in two-minute round limits. Boxing is dangerous for not just women but men.

Many women fighters, including Baumgardner, want equality across the board and are willing to abandon the WBC belts to prove it.

But it takes two to commit to three-minute rounds and Beaudoin is willing to accept the new parameters in their world title fight.

“I love to take a challenge as an athlete, as a warrior, I need that,” said Baumgardner at a press conference in November before that fight card was scrapped and moved to this new date on Friday Dec. 19. “You all know I like to fight, to punch somebody, and the fact I get an extra minute to punish Leila, I love that.”

Baumgardner signed with MVP which led to other females signing with the group led by Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. The first woman was Amanda Serrano the eight-division world titlist from Puerto Rico. She is also a leading proponent for women fighting 12 three-minute round bouts.

A showdown between Baumgardner and Serrano could happen in the near future.

On Friday, Beaudoin, a practicing nurse, will be challenging Baumgardner for three of the super feather titles. The Canadian defeated France’s Elhem Mekhaled by knockout in the fifth. Baumgardner defeated the same Mekhaled by decision almost three years ago.

Baumgardner who erupted on the international scene with a sensational stoppage win over Terri Harper four years ago in England, has taken all challengers. She will be joined by four other female world champions on this MVP fight card.

 

Other championship fights

Costa Rica’s Yokasta Valle (33-3, 10 Kos) defends the WBC minimumweight title against Yadira Bustillos (11-1, 2 Kos) of Las Vegas, Nevada. Valle has reeled off three successive victories since losing a showdown to the now retired Seniesa Estrada in March 2024. Valle has speed and a willingness to outwork the opposition.

Bustillos, 25, has shown technique and power and was able to knock out Maria Santizo who went the distance with Valle when they fought two months earlier in September 2023.

Valle has become a superstar in her country and her sister Naomy Valle is also signed with MVP.

Bantamweight champion Cherneka “Sugar Neekz” Johnson (18-2, 8 Kos) defends the the WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF titles against Amanda Galle (12-0-1, 1 KO) of Canada. Johnson hails from New Zealand but fights out of Australia. She is a former super bantam world titlist.

Johnson is a strong and rugged fighter who does not hesitate to rough up opponents by any means. Galle, 36, fights out of Ontario, Canada.

England’s Caroline Dubois (11-0-1, 5 Kos) defends the WBC lightweight title against Italy’s Camilla Panatta (8-2-1, 1 KO) in a match set for 10 rounds. Dubois, a former Olympian, recently signed with MVP and is considered one of the top young rising stars in boxing.

Panatta, 34, was born in Italy and has fought most of her pro fights in Mexico. That could be a good thing or bad thing. As a southpaw, she will be fighting another southpaw which means whoever has the better right hook should win.

 

More Fight News

Argentina

Zoe Fernandez (3-0) defeated Mia Nieves (2-3-2) by decision after four rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The super fly match was held in Mar de Plata. Also, Romina Sosa (5-2-4) beat Lorena Curruhinca (0-7) in four.

Maria Rodriguez (2-0) won by decision over Tatiana Daglio (0-1) after four rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The bantam fight was held in Merlo.

Milagros Herrera (5-0) beat Dayana Diaz (1-1-3) by decision after four rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The super bantam fight was held in Virrey del Pino.

Dalma Alaniz (3-6-1) was the winner by decision over Rocio Gordillo (3-2) after four rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The super feather fight took place in Junin.

Mariana Lopez (2-0) knocked out Micaela Torres (0-4) in the second round on Friday Dec. 12. The super fly match was held in Olavarria.

On Saturday Dec. 20, atomweights Jennifer Meza (9-4-1) and Augustin Vazquez (4-5-2) meet 10 rounds in Buenos Aires.

 

Australia

Charlotte Johnson (1-0) knocked out Khwunchit Khunya (7-22-1) in four on Saturday Dec. 13. The bantam fight took place in Gatton.

 

Belgium

On Saturday Dec. 20, bantams Ines Es-Salehy (0-0) and Jelena Bokan (0-5) meet four rounds at Brussels.

 

Canada

Vanessa LePage-Joanisse (8-2) beat Sonya Dreiling (7-10) by decision after eight rounds on Thursday Dec. 11. The super middle match was held in Gatineau.

 

Chile

Victoria Quevedo (5-0-1) knocked out Yulisa Hurtado (1-2) in the third round on Friday Dec. 12. The super light fight took place in Santiago.

 

China

On Sunday Dec. 21, super bantams Kexin Ren (0-0) and Honggran Li (1-0) meet four rounds at Suzhou.

 

Costa Rica

On Friday Dec. 19, minimumweights Gipsy Diaz (9-0) and Dari Hernandez (3-4) meet eight rounds at Guanacaste.

 

Czech Republic

On Saturday Dec. 20, lightweights Natalie Polednikova (3-0) and Johana Rajmont (6-5-1) meet 10 rounds at Ostrava.

 

France

Emilie Sonvico (7-0) knocked out Dee Allen (7-1) in the first round on Saturday Dec. 13. The regional welterweight title fight took place in Uzes.

Selma Renier (8-0) knocked out Judit Hachbold (5-24) in the third round on Saturday Dec. 13. The light fly fight took place in Capestang.

Helene Lascombe (7-1) won by majority decision over Sarah Kaddour (1-1) after four rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The feather match was held in Nevers.

Victoire Piteau (15-3) defeated Alys Sanchez (18-10-1) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The super lightweight fight was held in Deols.

 

Germany

Madeleine Mohrhardt (8-0) defeated Eva Hubmayer (6-13-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The lightweight fight took place in Stuttgart.

 

Ghana

On Saturday Dec. 20, super welters Sedem Ama (4-0) and Chiamaka Nwaturuocha (3-0) meet eight rounds at Accra.

 

Japan

Hana Tanihara (3-1) knocked out Pattarawadee Somkaeo (1-2) in the third round on Sunday Dec. 14. The minimumweight fight was held in Kariya. Also, Nodoka Taka (2-0) beat Mami Otsubo (1-2-1) in four.

Sana Hazuki (14-12-1) knocked out Pornpimon Pongpaew (6-7) in the fourth round on Sunday Dec. 14. The atomweight fight was held in Ube. Also, Mao Kamada (5-0-3) knocked out Ena Sakai (3-4) in four; and minimumweight Eruka Hiromoto (6-1) knocked out Sumalee Bunchoo (2-1) in four.

 

New Zealand

Greer Hall (1-0) knocked out Sarah Linton (2-7) in the fourth round on Saturday Dec. 13. The bantam fight took place in North Shore. Also, welter Louise Creaven (4-1) beat Karena Te Ruki (3-4) after four.

 

Nigeria

On Sunday Dec. 21, feathers Odunayo Ayanwale (2-1) and Elizabeth Oshoba (9-0) meet six rounds at Lagos. Also, lightweights Neme Joy (3-0) and Sandra Darkwah (5-0).

 

Panama

Luisana Ascanio (6-3-2) defeated Yacksury Gordon (3-10-2) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The bantam match was held in Panama City.

 

South Africa

Sharadene Fortuin (15-2-2) defeated Thema Zuma (10-9) by decision after 10 rounds on Sunday Dec. 14. The bantam fight took place in Cape Town.

 

Spain

Teresa Makinen (5-0) won by majority decision after eight rounds versus Nathalie Francesca (7-7) on Saturday Dec. 13. The bantam fight took place in Calpe.
Ukraine

Anastasia Reznichenko (13-0) defeated Camila Vidal (6-1) by decision after eight rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The bantam match was held in Lviv. Also, middleweight Sofia Novikova (2-0) knocked out Valeria Yastrebova (0-1) in two.

 

United Arab Emirates

On Saturday Dec. 20, middleweights Tai Emery (0-0) and Pearl Gonzalez (0-0) meet five rounds at Dubai. Also, lightweights Carla Jade (3-0-1) and Taylor Starling (0-0) meet five.

 

United Kingdom

Amy Andrew (8-0) beat Kira Carter (0-26-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The feather fight took place in Woodford Green.

Kelsey Leonard (4-0) beat Katherine Quintana (0-39-1) by decision after six rounds on Friday Dec. 12. The lightweight fight took place in Sheffield.

On Wednesday Dec. 17, bantams Tiah Mai Ayton (3-0) and Ana Vaz de Moraes (7-1) meet eight rounds in London. Also, flies Maisey Rose (8-1) and Sara Orszagi (2-11) meet six.

On Saturday Dec. 20, super flies Sasha Booker (2-1) and Sydney Chambers (0-2) meet six rounds at Derby.

On Saturday Dec. 20, super bantams Doina Costin (3-1) and Gabriela Strikaityte (2-0) meet 10 rounds for a regional title at Birmingham.

 

USA

Brook Sibrian (9-2) defeated Gloria Munguilla (8-3) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The light fly title fight was held in Los Angeles. Also, bantam Hayley Jordan (1-1) beat Chantal Sumrall (1-3-1) in four; and super light Sasha Saldana (2-) defeated Vana Medrano (0-2-1) in four.

Skye Nicolson (15-1) won by unanimous decision over Yulihan Luna (28-5-1) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The super bantam fight was held in Stockton, Calif.

Jasmine Artiga (15-0-1) was the winner by unanimous decision over Stephanie Silva (10-2) after 10 rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The WBA super fly title fight was held In Orlando, Florida.

Melanie Timko (4-0) defeated Guadalupe Garcia (1-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Dec. 13. The super fly match was held in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Chantal Navarro (7-0) won by unanimous decision after six rounds versus Naomi Arellano (9-4) on Friday Dec. 12. The bantam fight took place in Los Angeles.

Katelyn Radtka (1-1) knocked out Alysson Tryon (0-2) in two on Wednesday Dec. 10. The light fly match was held in Kansas City, Missouri.

On Tuesday Dec. 16, bantams Natalie Dove (6-0-1) and Perla Lomeli (7-6) meet six rounds at Miami, Florida, Also, Shannon Courtenay (9-3) and Jessica Radtke (2-2-2) meet six.

On Friday Dec. 19, super feathers Alycia Baumgardner (16-1) and Leilia Beaudoin (13-1) meet 12 three-minute rounds for the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles at Miami, Florida. Also, bantams Cherneka Johnson (18-2) and Amanda Galle (12-0-1) meet 10 rounds for WBC, WBA, IBF world title, and lightweights Caroline Dubois (11-0-1) and Camilla Panatta (8-2-1) meet 10 rounds for WBC world title. Netflix will stream Most Valuable Promotions card.

On Saturday Dec. 20, middleweights Olivia Curry (7-2-2) and Kaye Scott (4-1-1) meet 10 rounds for the WBC title at Detroit, Michigan. DAZN will stream Salitas Promotion card.