In 2018, a young Alycia Baumgardner faced Christina Linardatou, with the latter coming out on top. Now, Baumgardner and Linardatou face off again, this time for the status of undisputed super featherweight champion.
Will history repeat itself on July 15, or will Baumgardner, the champion, come out on top at the Masonic Temple in Detroit? The bout, plus undercard action, will air on DAZN.
Since the loss yo Linardatou, Baumgardner has won eight in a row, bullying her opponents to become the undisputed champion. She stopped Terri Harper in her tracks, topped rival Mikaela Mayer, and outpointed Elhem Mekhaled to reach the top of the mountain.
This rematch with Linardatou will be her very first homecoming bout.
Linardatou has gone 4-1 since the Baumgardner fight, the lone loss coming to Katie Taylor in 2019. A WBO super lightweight champion, Linardatou has been out of action due to the birth of her child. An attempted fight with Mayer got nixed when she failed an eye exam. Now healthy and motivated, Linardatou takes aim at the undisputed title.
WATCH: Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou, live on DAZN
All these years later, has Baumgardner found a way to beat Linardatou, or will the latter get the job done once again? The Sporting News is here to give some insight on how to bet on this super featherweight title fight.
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou 2 betting odds
Per Caesars, Alycia Baumgardner is the -1100 favorite, while Christina Linardatou is the +700 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Alycia Baumgardner is the -1018 favorite, while Christina Linardatou is the +656 underdog.
Per Bet MGM, Alycia Baumgardner is the -1000 favorite, while Cristina Linardatou is the +600 underdog.
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou 2 betting trends
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Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou 2 predictions, best bets
Baumgardner is called “The Bomb,” and not just because it’s a catchy nickname.
She will hurt you.
Baumgardner has a +/- ratio of +8.1. She lands 11.7 punches per round while averaging 38.4 shots thrown, good for a 30.5% connect rate (seventh among active fighters in women's boxing). The 29-year-old is tied with Amanda Serrano for the third-most jabs landed per round (3.4) and lands 8.3 of her power shots.
When Baumgardner took down Harper to win the WBC belt, she landed 29 shots with 16 jabs. One devastating shot was all it took to knock Harper out on her feet. Baumgardner also limited her to 13 total strikes landed in four rounds. Against Edith Matthysse, Baumgardner landed 113 shots out of 315 thrown (35.9% accuracy rate, better than the Harper fight). When she faced Mikaela Mayer, Baumgardner landed 116 of 335 blows (34.6%), connecting with 34 jabs and 82 power shots.
The 35-year-old Linardatou has six wins via knockout. She steps into a 130-pound fight for the first time in five years and is just coming off an absence from the sport.
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She’s motivated, but will that be enough to take down Baumgardner, who has gone on quite a run since they last fought?
In each bout she is in, Baumgardner’s power comes into play, and she grows stronger as the fight continues. Her opponents land 7.4 shots per round, giving her a solid defensive game compared to most within women’s boxing. Linardatou will have to dig deep to work past the offensive output of Baumgardner.
History will not repeat itself in Detroit based on the stats and their recent workload. Baumgardner will avenge the lone loss of her career, resulting in a satisfying homecoming.
Sporting News prediction: Baumgardner via unanimous decision
When is Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou 2?
Baumgardner vs. Linardatou is on July 15. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST. The main event should begin around 11:15 p.m. ET | 8:15 p.m. PT | 4:15 p.m. BST | 1:15 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, July 15 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 15 | 5 p.m. PT | 8:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, July 16 | 1 a.m. BST | 4:15 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, July 16 | 10 a.m. AEST | 1:15 p.m. AEST |
How to watch Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou 2
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | DAZN |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN 1 HD | DAZN |
| Australia | — | DAZN |
The Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou fight card will be available via DAZN.
WATCH: Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou, live on DAZN
Now available as a Sky channel, DAZN 1 HD is exclusive to Sky.
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou 2 price: How much does the card cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou 2 fight card
- Alycia Baumgardner (c) vs. Christina Linardatou for the undisputed super featherweight titles
- Marc Castro vs. Gonzalo Fuenzalida; Lightweights
- Andy Cruz vs. Juan Carlos Burgos; Lightweights
- Jermaine Franklin vs. Junior Anthony Wright; Heavyweights
- Ja'Rico O'Quinn vs. Carlos Mujica; Super Bantamweights
- Jermarco Holloway vs. Angelo Snow; Welterweights
