Alycia Baumgardner Seeks to Avenge only Loss and More News
By David A. Avila
(Photo by Melina Pizano)
Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight champ, finally gets an opportunity to avenge the only blemish of her professional career.
Here comes Christina Linardatou.
Baumgardner (14-1, 7 Kos) looks to avenge the only pro defeat that was given to her by Linardatou (14-2, 6 Kos) on Saturday July 15, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan. DAZN will stream the Matchroom Boxing Card.
“This fight is going to show the world everything,” said Baumgardner to DAZN. “I could have chose anyone for my homecoming fight but I chose (Linardatou).”
It was five years ago that Baumgardner met Linardatou in Louisville, Kentucky and was simply out-worked by the Dominican fighter with a whirlwind style. The “Bomb’s” counter-punching style did not work effectively against the nonstop punching she endured that night in July 2018.
Baumgardner’s set ups, for her counter right bombs, opened up avenues for Mikaela Mayer to attack when they fought. But Baumgardner then showed the ability to adapt and change tactics with other weapons and won a close split decision over her American rival to win undisputed status.
Will her tactics work again or will she adapt a new strategy?
Linardatou has not fought the same competition as Baumgardner, who blew out Terri Harper the current super welterweight titlist and former super featherweight titlist. But she did face the best in Katie Taylor and did pretty well back in 2019. But that was four years ago.
Does she still have fuel in the tank?
Baumgardner has blossomed in the women’s boxing world. And if successful on Saturday night in Detroit, there are many top tier fighters to choose as a next target like Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer again.
Saturday’s match remains critical for the undisputed super featherweight world champion.
“I’ve worked a long time to get here, to be undisputed,” Baumgardner said. “I’m going to punish her.”
Marlen Esparza unifies
For the third consecutive fight Marlen Esparza was in a very tough battle but the scores did not reflect the actual combat.
What’s going on with Texas judges?
When she fought Japan’s five-division world champ Naoko Fujioka in a brutal back and forth battle a year ago, two Texas judges gave Esparza every round. Only Nevada judge Lisa Giampa had an acceptable score of 97-93 for Esparza.
Against Gabriela Alaniz last Saturday in San Antonio, one Texas judge Javier Alvarez scored 99-91 for Esparza. Lisa Giampa the Nevada judge scored an acceptable 95-95 draw. It was that close of a fight.
Maybe Golden Boy Promotions that promotes Esparza should refrain from using any Texas judges in Esparza’s fights. Perhaps use neutral judges from other countries and Giampa from Nevada. She’s consistent.
Not blaming Esparza, her job is to simply battle and entertain. She has improved in almost every facet of learning the pro style. The only thing missing is power and that’s something not in her arsenal. But she can take a punch.
More Fight News
Argentina
On Saturday July 15, super lightweights Yamila Reynoso (13-13-3) and Anahi Sanchez (21-6) meet 10 rounds for the South American title at Parana.
Australia
Jasmine Parr (4-0) won by split decision over Brianna Harrison (2-1) after 10 rounds on Saturday July 8. The regional flyweight title match was held at Southport.
Stephanie Lee (3-0) knocked out Nantachat Wanpeng (4-2) in the four round fight on Saturday July 8. The featherweight fight was held at Flemington.
Canada
On Saturday July 15, super welterweights Vanessa Bradford (7-4-2) and Estefania Gonzalez (4-6-1) meet seven rounds at Edmonton. Also, lightweights Jordan Dobie (2-0) and Estefania Orozco (3-6) meet five rounds.
Chile
Daniela Asenjo (14-3-3) defeated Natalia Alderete (4-14) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday July 8. The super flyweight bout took place at Valdivia.
Colombia
On Saturday July 15, super lightweights Monica Henao (6-3-5) and Diana Ayala (22-14-4) meet 10 rounds at Bogota. Bantamweights Yohana Sarabia (8-0) and Basilia Mancia (5-7-1) meet eight rounds; and super flyweights Nataly Delgado (12-7-1) and Kimberlin Reina (3-8) meet six rounds.
Costa Rica
On Tuesday July 11, minimumweights Naomy Valle (6-0) and Maria Maldonado (0-1) meet six rounds at Hatillo. Valle is the sister of Yokasta Valle.
France
Marine Beauchamp (5-0) was the victor over Marija Zivcovic (1-15-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday July 8. The welterweight match was held in Jallieu.
New Zealand
Tricia Mackenzie (1-1-1) and Ayisha Abied (2-5-1) fought to a draw after four rounds on Saturday July 8. The super featherweight match took place at Opunake.
South Korea
Hye Soo Jang (2-0) beat Sun Ho Lee (0-1-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday July 8. The flyweight fight was held at Paju.
Spain
Alba Sanchez (6-0) won by unanimous decision after four rounds versus Katherine Quintana (0-23-1) on Saturday July 8. The lightweight match was held at Elche. Also, Fabiola Aggio (2-0) knocked out Marina Damjanovic (0-3) in the second round of a super featherweight fight.
Tanzania
On Saturday July 15, super flyweights Zawadi Kutaka (3-2-1) and Halima Bandola (2-4-1) meet six rounds at Kinesi.
On Saturday July 15, featherweights Halima Yazidu (4-1) and Wadridi Hassani (0-0) meet four rounds at Songea.
Thailand
Phannaluk Kongsang (12-12-1) beat Kanyanat Chotchun (4-6) by decision after six rounds on Saturday July 8. The super flyweight bout took place at Pathum Thani. Also, featherweight Napaporn Ruengsuwan (7-3) beat Sumanthar Baenkham (5-7); and bantamweight Peeyalux Sampokang (1-0) knocked out Pichada Bunmee (1-3) in the second round.
Juthathip Sitthichen (3-0) knocked out Thamonwan Phiokhao (0-7) in the second round on Friday July 7. The minimumweight bout took place at Pathum Thani. Also, Ploypaulin Palatsrichuai (5-3) beat Wraphon Jaiteang (0-1) and light flyweight Suphattra Aunruean (5-1) defeated Supitchaya Lapying (0-1) in four.
United Kingdom
Ebonie Jones (4-0-1) defeated Wendellin Cruz (6-9-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday July 8. The featherweight fight was held at Portsmouth, England. Also, super lightweight Katie Smith (1-0) beat Halanna Dos Santos (14-12) by decision after six rounds.
On Saturday July 15, flyweights Chloe Watson (5-0) and Laura Belen (5-4-1) meet eight rounds at Newcastle. DAZN will stream the Matchroom Boxing card.
On Saturday July 15, bantamweights Jasmina Zapotoczna (3-0) and Inna Statkevych (4-4-1) meet six rounds at Oldham, England. Also, Sylwia Doligala (1-1-1) and Kira Carter (0-1-1) meet six rounds.
USA
Marlen Esparza (14-1) defeated Gabriela Alaniz (14-1) by majority decision after 10 rounds on Saturday July 8. The WBO, WBA, WBC flyweight world title fight was held in San Antonio, Texas.
Brandi Robinson (3-0) won by unanimous decision over Amber Swift (0-2) on Friday July 7 in a four round fight. The super bantamweight bout took place at Rosemont, Illinois.
On Thursday July 13, super flyweights Alexis Araiza (0-1-1) and Macy Breaux (0-0) meet four rounds at Fort Worth, Texas.
On Friday July 14, super bantamweights Leesh Pike (2-0-1) and Shawna Ormsby (0-0-1) meet six rounds at Windham, New Hampshire.
On Saturday July 15, super featherweights Alycia Baumgardner (14-1) and Christina Linardatou (14-2) meet 10 rounds for the undisputed world titles at Detroit, Michigan. DAZN will stream the Matchroom Boxing card.
On Saturday July 15, super middleweights Citlali Ortiz (3-1) and Jordanne Garcia (4-2-3) meet six rounds at Albuquerque, New Mexico.