Live results: Alycia Baumgardner won UD-10 (99-91, 98-92, 98-92) over Christina Linardatou
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Alycia Baumgardner (14-1, 7 KOs) will put her undisputed junior lightweight championship on the line in front of her hometown fans against Christina Linardatou (14-2, 6 KOs) on Saturday, July 15 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan. DAZN will have all of the action live starting at 8 p.m. ET. The main event is expected to start around 10:30 p.m. ET.
Baumgardner (14-1, 7 KOs) will be looking to avenge her only loss as a pro. Linardatou snagged a decision victory over Baumgardner in 2018, early in Baumgardner’s career. The 29-year-old champion is 8-0 since that fight and wants to erase the blemish on her resume. Baumgardner has been buiding a resume that puts her among the best female boxers in the world. Her breakthrough victory came against Mikaela Mayer by split decision to unify the 130-pound belts last October.
Linardatou (14-2, 6 KOs) was once considered among the best in her class, but she has been fairly inactive since the start of the pandemic. She lost to Katie Taylor in November 2019 in her most notable bout to do and has only fought twice since then. Her most recent bout was a decision win over Aleksandra Vujovic a year ago.
Baumgardner comes into the fight as an -1100 favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. Linardatou is a +600 underdog.
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou round-by-round results
Round 1: Baumgardner 10-9
Baumgardner and Linardatou each start out tentative, a feel out process between two highly technical fighters. Baumgardner the first to strike, as Lindartou smirks acknowledging the punch.
Round 2: Linardatou 10-9
Baumgardner slowing down and letting Linardatou throw more punches. Nice left hook from Lindartou here, best punch of the fight. Baumgardner showing some restraint and remains relaxed though. Nice chess match forming.
Round 3: Baumgardner 10-9 (Baumgardner 29-28)
Linardatou applying some more pressure, but Baumgardner showing no panic. Motions running high. Each side downloading more info on each other. Very contested and tight boxing. Baumgardner using the jab to keep Linardatou at bay.
Round 4: Baumgardner 10-9 (Baumgardner 39-37)
Nice back-to-back hooks land for the hometown champion and the crowd erupts. Now Baumgardner places a nice combination to the head and body. About 5-7 punches for the champion as she tags off. Big round for the champion.
Round 5: Baumgardner 10-9 (Baumgardner 49-46)
Toe to toe and neither fighter backing down. Baumgardner forcing issue and landing some big shots on Linardatou, but the challenger is not backing down. Baumgardner battling and doing some good work.
Round 6: Baumgardner 10-9 (Baumgardner 59-55)
Linardatou increasing the output and the champion responding with just enough managed to walk away with some shots and rally to win the round.
Round 7: Baumgardner 10-9 (Baumgardner 69-64)
A lot more action and the champion is astounding. She’s giving it to Linardatou and precision is on display. Baumgardner works the body, presses Linardatou against the ropes, using effective body shots.
Round 8: Baumgardner 10-9 (Baumgardner 79-73)
The champion came to fight, the champion connecting well on all cylinders. Left hook, followed by a shot to the body. Linardatou standing tall, but getting out worked here. Baumgardner cruising!
Round 9: Baumgarnder 10-9 (Baumgardner 89-82)
More of the same, each time Linardatou seems to close the gap Baumgardner responds with a well paced punch up top or to the body. The champion is in better shape and seems to be head hunting.
Round 10: Baumgardner 10-9 (Baumgardner 99-91)
A shot at greatness and Baumgardner taking full advantage. Nice placed punches to the head and body from the champion. Linardatou really showing a chin of steel, but Baumgardner has kicked it into a different gear.