Video Highlights: Kid Galahad vs. Kiko Martinez, Terri Harper vs. Alycia Baumgardner

Former champions- Terri Harper and Kid Galahad witnessed harsh reality in their latest appearances and brutally lost their respective world titles. Both the A-listers got stopped in-ring and had to exit with some scratchy memories. That said, the recent Matchroom night was full of suspense and thrill.

Almost no one had envisioned Harper losing her title to an underdog, Alycia Baumgardner. Flying down to Harper’s home country, the UK, American boxer Baumgardner, came with a prior loss on her resume. While Terri Harper was unbeaten between the two, the course changed after their fight.

Alycia Baumgardner charged up her opponent from the very first round. Harper struggled to deal with all the action and looked bleak at that point. But it was still hard to picture her losing. With her WBC super featherweight title at stake, Harper tried to counter her American rival.

Following the first three rounds, Alycia Baumgardner had done enough to earn Terri Harper’s respect. The fight looked like a 50-50 collision until it lasted. That said, Baumgardner made her statement in round four by landing haymakers on Harper. She caught the champion (then) by a right hook and followed it up with a left. The shot concussed Terri Harper, as the referee was quick to call it off.

AND THE NEW! @alyciambaum #HarperBaumgardner pic.twitter.com/1kzai6cj9W

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 13, 2021

Following her maiden pro-defeat, Harper took to social media and congratulated Alycia Baumgardner for the win. She also hinted at logging away for a few days, which may not look good for her activeness in the sport. Well, she clearly wasn’t the only one, as Kid Galahad came across a similar ill-fate.

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After Terri Harper, Kid Galahad got stopped

Kid Galahad had put his hands on the IBF featherweight title in August. On his first title defense, he fought Kiko Martinez, a fight that lasted ended mid-way. Galahad looked dominant from the start and didn’t let his rival establish his dominance. Instead, Galahad punished his opponent until the end of round five.

KIKO MARTINEZ KNOCKS OUT KID GALAHAD WITH THE FIRST PUNCH OF THE SIXTH ROUND!#GalahadMartinez pic.twitter.com/ztiAREQKyo

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 13, 2021

Martinez floored the champion with a thunderous shot in round five. While Galahad was trying to get back on his feet, the bell saved him. Well, the first shot of round six from Martinez connected and put down Kid Galahad on the canvas. The shocking outcome changed the course of the division again, as Kiko Martinez is now the IBF world champion.

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