Baumgardner faces undefeated Turhan for IBF title in Arlington
The unification bout is scheduled for ten rounds on Sunday, with the winner claiming the women's lightweight championship.
By Naomi Tesfaye ·
Alycia Baumgardner will defend her status against Elif Nur Turhan in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, November 8. The two fighters are set to compete in a ten-round unification bout for the International Boxing Federation women's lightweight title. Nur Turhan enters the fight with a perfect record of fourteen wins and no losses. Baumgardner holds a professional record of eighteen wins, one loss, and one draw.
The event is produced by Most Valuable Promotions and takes place at the College Park Center arena. The preliminary card begins at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The main card is scheduled to start around 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The fight is part of a larger card featuring nine other professional matches. Notable bouts on the undercard include a women's super flyweight title fight and a women's super bantamweight unification bout.
Viewers can watch the entire event through the ESPN Unlimited streaming service. The platform offers access to the prelims and the main card for a monthly fee of $31.99. This price is distinct from pay-per-view pricing models often used in the sport. For new subscribers, a bundle including Disney+ and Hulu is available for $35.99 per month. The service does not offer a free trial period for new accounts.
The streaming package includes access to multiple ESPN networks. This includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and ESPN+. It also covers ESPNU, ESPNEWS, and ESPN Deportes. Regional networks such as the SEC Network and ACC Network are part of the subscription. The service aims to provide a comprehensive viewing experience for sports fans across different platforms.
Past events hosted by Most Valuable Promotions have attracted high-profile attendees. The organization has previously welcomed celebrities such as Lil' Kim, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Jake Paul to its venues. Amanda Serrano has also been a noted guest at previous MVP fights. The presence of such figures often draws additional media attention to the boxing events.
The rise in viewership for women's professional sports has increased the profile of such bouts. ESPN expects strong ratings for the event given the current interest in the division. The main event pits the American challenger against the Turkish champion in a direct contest for the belt. The outcome will determine the new holder of the IBF lightweight championship.
