Undisputed Champion Alycia Baumgardner faces Christina Linardatou this weekend in her hometown in Detroit, Michigan. This marks their second encounter after their 2018 showdown in Davis Arena, Louisville. After half a decade, both women engage in another championship battle in a high-stakes championship bout. The boxing fans await this epic showdown unfolding its second chapter in her hometown. Ahead of Alycia Baumgardner vs Christina Linardatou, let us look back on the first time the two fighters faced each other.
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What Happened In The First Fight Between Alycia Baumgardner and Christina Linardatou?
Alycia Baumgardner started her professional boxing career in 2017. She started her career with several wins to advance to a championship opportunity. Baumgardner continued her rampage with excellent boxing style and speed with a 6 fight win streak. Unfortunately, her riot was stopped by none other than Christina Linardatou.
In 2018, Baumgardner faced Linardatou for the first time to defend her WBC International super featherweight title. The fight featured the two featherweights fighting vigorously for the win. The champion tried her best to defend her title, scoring perfect points to draw a couple of rounds with the opponent. Eventually, after a battle of 8 rounds, the bout ended up with a split-decision win for Christina Linardatou. That being said, Alycia Baumgardner lost her first professional fight at the hands of Christina Linardatou.
The bout was a close call for the judges as the two women scored perfect points in their battle for the WBC title. However, her defeat against Linardatou brought her back to the top with an undefeated streak, eventually becoming the undisputed super featherweight champion.
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What are the odds for Baumgardner vs Linardatou 2?
Baumgardner vs Linardatou 2 will take place at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, July 15th. The bout will mark their second encounter since 2018, now for the Undisputed super featherweight title.
As per the latest odds, Alycia Baumgardner is the current favorite (-1100) to win the bout, while Linardatou is the underdog (+700). However, these betting odds are subject to change as both fighters confront each other this weekend.
Can Baumgardner defend her undisputed title against Linardatou? Will she be able to knock off Linardatou after her first loss? Let us known in the comments.
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