MVPW-02 Press Conference: Baumgardner, Shin, Green, Daniels
Today in New York City at Palladium Times Square, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and ESPN hosted the final press conference for MVPW-02, marking a major milestone as the inaugural U.S. event of MVP’s new year-round global platform for women’s boxing. The press conference featured the final faceoffs ahead of the highly anticipated main event from MVP’s unified super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (17-1, 7 KOs) and WBA #4, IBF #6, and WBO #7 contender Bo Mi Re Shin (19-3-3, 10 KOs) in a 10×3:00 championship bout. Also featured was the co-main event between MVP’s unified super middleweight world champion Shadasia “The Sweet Terminator” Green (16-1, 11 KOs) and IBF #2 and WBO #3 contender Lani Daniels (11-4-2, 1 KO) in a 10×2:00 unified world title bout at 168 lbs, underscoring the depth and significance of the all-action event set for the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, April 17, live on ESPN.
In attendance at today’s press conference were Baumgardner, Shin, Green, and Daniels, all of whom addressed the media as the countdown to fight night officially began.
Hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, the fighters shared their thoughts on their upcoming matchups and the significance of MVPW-02 in advancing women’s boxing on a global stage. See quotes below and view the full press conference on MVP’s YouTube Channel and ESPN+.
ALYCIA BAUMGARDNER QUOTES
On what she’s expecting from Bo Mi Re Shin on Friday, April 17:
One thing about Bo is that she’s coming to fight. She is a warrior, just as I know she is. But I’m hungrier, and I’m meaner, and I’m just sharper.
On her mindset going into the ring:
This last camp has been so good for me mentally, being locked in and in a different space. Now being the main event and shooting off on ESPN, this is a perfect moment to showcase who Alycia Baumgardner is.
On what she’s learned from fighting 12 rounds:
What I learned from the last fight, fighting 12 rounds, was that I was able to take my time. I was able to show a high level of boxing. When we talk about skillful fighters, I am one of those fighters.
On fighting 10, three-minute rounds on Friday, April 17:
I have high expectations for myself. It’s never a comparison to say I’m better than the man. It’s just that I can do it as well, and I do it just as good with the high level of boxing that I have, the high IQ that I have. I think people appreciate the style of boxing that I bring.
On her plans for fight night:
For this fight, I know that I can fight 12 rounds. I know that I can do 3 minutes, so now I want to bring in the other parts of me that I know that I can bring out. And that’s just the meaner side, the more aggressive side, the hungrier side, the go-get-it side. That’s what I’m aiming for for fight night.
On fighting at Madison Square Garden:
To see women’s sports push forward in a sport like boxing, we need our men, and we need our women. We need cohesiveness. We all share the runway to show the world that influence is important, and we have great women on this stage who can show that, as well as myself, on Friday night, to show that boxing is already here. We’re just putting it on the biggest stage, which is ESPN.
On facing Caroline Dubois in the future:
I am chasing the biggest fights. Dubois is not ready. Is she hungry? Absolutely. Am I ducking smoke? No. I am aligned with the biggest fights possible, and that fight will happen when it happens.
On whether she would like to face Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor, or Mikaela Mayer:
Those are all three great fights. Let’s get them all.
BO MI RE SHIN QUOTES
***All quotes have been translated from Korean to English.
On the Korean flag being presented to her by Alycia Baumgardner:
I’m going to show off the Korean flag on Friday after the fight.
On her thoughts on Alycia Baumgardner:
I have a great respect for Baumgardner. She has a great style of boxing. She’s a strong fighter, but I believe I have more perseverance, and I will show you on Friday.
On fighting 10, three-minute rounds on Friday, April 17:
I have always questioned, why should women’s boxing be two minutes, ten rounds, not three minutes, ten rounds, just like men? I have always prepared myself to be ready for three minutes, ten rounds, so no problem.
On accomplishing her goal to fight Alycia Baumgardner:
Alycia was my goal. She has always been, but now it’s time to take her belts for me.
SHADASIA GREEN QUOTES
On preparing for future opponents:
I’m not necessarily focused on anything but Lani Daniels. You gotta watch Lani Daniels. She’s had opportunities, she’s been a world champion, so my preparation is strictly for Lani Daniels come April 17th. Whatever is next after that, we’ll focus on it after that.
On fighting at Madison Square Garden:
I’m just happy to be here at The Theater again. Like I said, this is my second home, and to be the co-main event to Alycia “The Bomb” is always entertaining. You guys got a show on your hands, April 17th, live on ESPN at the Infosys Theater.
On fighting close to her hometown, Paterson, New Jersey:
This is home to me and my family. Just a 45-minute drive. I’ve got lucky things happening in this arena [Madison Square Garden], so I’m looking forward to it.
On her thoughts on Lani Daniel’s wanting to face Savannah Marshall:
I would never overlook her. I mean to hear Savannah is the prize…Friday, April 17th…we’ll see about Savannah.
LANI DANIELS QUOTES
On her thoughts on Shadasia Green’s victory over Savannah Marshall:
I was very impressed. I was a bit envious, actually, because Savannah’s been like my dream fight, like I’ve wanted to fight her the whole time since I started boxing.
On a potential bout vs. Savannah Marshall:
Perhaps if I win on Friday, I’ll get the opportunity.
On her weight class:
I’m naturally a super middleweight; I just like to eat.
On her roots in New Zealand:
For a small country like New Zealand, to be here on the big stage is wicked.
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