Boxing Schedule: Alycia Baumgardner-Elif Nur Turhan

Lukie's Boxing Column · Nov 2, 2026

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Women steal the show… again

How to watch: Sunday at 5:30 PM PST on ESPN

IBF women’s lightweight champion Elif Nur Turhan will look to defend her title against Alycia Baumgardner.

Turhan is an interesting champion and fighter. Last year she won three fights, all by knockout, all as the underdog. In 2026, that isn’t the case. She has had two fights: one against Taylah Gentzen, which she won via a split decision, and then in June defeated Gabriela Tellez, an outcome some disputed. In short, Turhan now looks highly beatable. People have two schools of thought on…