Women’s Boxing Takes the Spotlight This Weekend: Results and Highlights

This weekend saw women's boxing shine, with several high-profile bouts captivating fight fans across the globe. Unfortunately, not all fights ended as expected, but the determination and skill displayed by these athletes were undeniable.

Baumgardner vs. Persoon Ends in No-Contest

Alycia Baumgardner and Delfine Persoon's highly anticipated clash ended in a disappointing no-contest in Georgia. The super featherweight champion Baumgardner retained her title after an accidental clash of heads in the fourth round halted the fight.

Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) hadn’t fought since July 2023, following a failed drug test after her win over Christina Linardatou. Despite this fight being a lower-profile event compared to her previous bouts, Baumgardner is expected to return to a major card soon.

Delfine Persoon (49-3, 19 KOs), who entered the fight with a knee brace that seemed to limit her mobility, showed no shortage of fighting spirit. She was knocked down in the first round after a left hook caused her glove to touch the canvas, but she was not seriously hurt.

Mayer Claims WBO Welterweight Title in Action-Packed Bout

In a thrilling main event in New York, Mikaela Mayer captured the WBO welterweight title, defeating Sandy Ryan via majority decision after 10 intense rounds. One judge scored the bout even at 95-95, while Mayer took the other two cards with scores of 96-94 and 97-93.

Mayer (20-2, 5 KOs) earned this victory after previously losing two close decisions to Alycia Baumgardner and Natasha Jonas. The win makes Mayer a two-division world champion, having previously held titles at super featherweight. Ryan (7-2-1, 3 KOs) is likely to seek an immediate rematch given the competitive nature of the fight.

Terri Harper Wins Third Division Title

Terri Harper added another belt to her collection by defeating Rhiannon Dixon for the WBO lightweight title in Sheffield, England. Harper (15-2-2, 6 KOs) secured a unanimous decision with scores of 96-94, 97-93, and 97-93, making her a world champion in three different weight divisions: super featherweight, super welterweight, and now lightweight.

Dusty Hernandez Harrison Dominates in Baltimore

Unbeaten cruiserweight Dusty Hernandez Harrison (37-0-1, 23 KOs) continued his rise with a third-round knockout victory over Darin Austin (11-2, 8 KOs) in Baltimore, Maryland. Harrison ended the bout with a powerful right hand, dropping Austin at the 3:00 mark of the round.

Kilpatrick Edges Jones in a Welterweight Thriller

In the co-main event, Rashad Kilpatrick (8-3, 3 KOs) earned a hard-fought unanimous decision over Devonta Jones (3-4, 3 KOs) in a six-round welterweight bout. Both fighters were down during the contest, but Kilpatrick prevailed with scores of 57-55, 57-55, and 58-54.

Women’s boxing continues to show its strength, with champions like Baumgardner, Mayer, and Harper leading the charge. Fans can expect even more exciting matchups in the near future as rematches and title defenses loom on the horizon.