Baumgardner Wins IBF Lightweight Title by Decision
Alycia Baumgardner beat Elif Nur Turhan by unanimous decision Sunday night at College Park Center in Arlington.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Boxing
Alycia Baumgardner defeated Elif Nur Turhan by unanimous decision to win the IBF lightweight world title. All three judges scored the fight 100-90 for Baumgardner, who won every round.
Why it matters
The win adds to Baumgardner's two-division world championship resume and moves her toward undisputed status at lightweight. It also sets up a potential future matchup with Caroline Dubois.
All three judges scored the bout 100-90 in Baumgardner's favor, and she out-landed Turhan 195 punches to 50. Her margin over Turhan was not disputed on the scorecards, but no timeline for a Dubois fight has been confirmed.
The players
Alycia Baumgardner
Baumgardner is a two-division world boxing champion from Dallas who now holds the IBF lightweight title.
Caroline Dubois
Dubois is a British boxer who grabbed the microphone ringside and challenged Baumgardner to a fight.
The details
Baumgardner won every round against Turhan at College Park Center in Arlington. Before the fight, Kirk Franklin walked Baumgardner out to his song "This Time," and rapper Remy Ma attended the bout.
Timeline
Sunday night: Baumgardner defeats Turhan for the IBF lightweight title.
2027: A possible Baumgardner vs. Dubois matchup could take place.
Season Trajectory
Baumgardner's decision win positions her as a leading lightweight contender chasing undisputed status under the IBF title lineage. The ringside challenge from Dubois points to a marquee matchup that could define the division's top tier.
Fight fans can track Baumgardner's next bout as she pursues undisputed lightweight status. A Dubois matchup would be a notable fixture to watch if it is scheduled.
The takeaway
Baumgardner's unanimous win shows her dominance at lightweight, and a future clash with Dubois is the fight to watch.
What happens next
A possible 2027 matchup between Baumgardner and Dubois has been floated, though no date has been set.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 97.9 The Beat.
