Undisputed Super Featherweight World Champion Alycia Baumgardner heads back to the ring as she defends her crown against Delfine Persoon (49-3, 19 KOs) on Friday night, September 27th at the Trilith Studios Town Stage in Fayetteville, Georgia. , streaming live on Brinx.TV.
Adversity is a part of life, and during the past 14 months, Alycia Baumgardner has had to deal with adverse issues such as accusations that she tested positive for a banned substance, being harassed by a stalker, and the unfortunate death of her father. Now after experiencing a difficult period, Baumgardner is ready to return to the squared circle.
Shortly after her last ring appearance, Baumgardner tested positive for mesterolone. A thorough investigation was conducted. Baumgardner was found not guilty of the intentional ingestion of a prohibited substance, and now she will resume her career against a skilled veteran.
Delfine Persoon, a native of Hooglede, West Flanders, Belgium, won the WBC lightweight title in April 2014 with a unanimous decision victory over Erica Farias. Person would go on to have nine successful title defenses.
In a bid to become an undisputed world champion, Delfine Persoon went winless in June 2019 when she lost by majority decision to Katie Taylor. A year later, Person made a second attempt to become undisputed champion, but again she was denied by Katie Taylor.
Four years have passed since her last defeat, and now 39-year-old Delfine Persoon is ready for the ultimate challenge. On the night of September 27, Person will look to capitalize on a golden opportunity as she prepares to fight the dynamic undisputed super featherweight champion.
Alycia Baumgardner previously introduced herself to the boxing world when she traveled to Sheffield, England and stepped into the ring to face undefeated champion Terri Harper in November 2021. right
The impact of the punch left Harper dazed, and out on her feet, as the referee was forced to step in and stop the match. With the stoppage victory, Alycia Baumgardner won the WBC world title.
A year later, Baumgardner traveled to London, England for a unification bout against Mikaela Mayer. During the promotional events, Baumgardner and Mayer were close to a physical altercation. On fight night, it was a back-and-forth battle, but Baumgardner eventually outpointed Mayer.
With the win, Alycia Baumgardner won the WBO and IBF super featherweight titles. For her next match, Alycia Baumgardner returned to the United States for a fight that took place in New York at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
In her bout for the vacant WBA super featherweight title, Baumgardner knocked out Elhem Mekhaled twice in the third round. She would go on to cruise to a unanimous decision victory, and with the addition of the WBA belt, Baumgardner became the undisputed super featherweight champion.
In her most recent fight, Alycia Baumgardner would avenge the only loss of her professional career when she defeated Christina Linardatou by unanimous decision. Now the champion is ready to defend her undisputed crown for a second time.
Along with Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner is one of the frontrunners in the advancement of women’s boxing. Baumgardner is looking forward to Friday night as she plans to add to her legacy.
During a recent interview with ‘Rise Up News’, 30-year-old undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) talked about the huge challenge she faces in her upcoming fight.
“I like Delfine; I think she is a great opponent. I think she is perfect for this fight. She is a veteran fighter; she has the record to show for it. We saw her twice in big fights with Katie Taylor. We know she’s coming to fight and she’s got nothing to lose, so once again it’s a perfect match for Alycia and Delfine, September 27.”