Baumgardner-Choi unification fight on the Usyk-Joshua undercard?

Alicia Baumgardner
Alicia Baumgardner

Eddie Hearn has announced that a super featherweight unification bout between the WBC world champion should take place this summer. Alicia Baumgardner (12-1.7 KOs) and WBA title holder Hyun Mi Choi (17-0-1, 4 KOs).

Both boxers signed a contract with Matchroom Boxing for several months. The American last boxed in mid-April, and the Korean last entered the ring in September.

According to Hearn, the fight could take place on July 23rd. The main event of this evening will be the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.