July 15, 2023
Boxing Results

Baumgardner. Cruz, Franklin victorious

Undisputed female super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs) avenged her lone defeat with a ten round unanimous decision over Christina Linardatou (14-3, 6 KOs) on Saturday night at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan. Baumgardner, 29, outworked the 35-year-old Linardatou, who recently had a baby. Scores were 99-91, 98-92, 98-92.

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Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz won his professional debut at lightweight against two-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (35-8-3 21 KOs) to claim the IBF International belt. Cruz punished Burgos the whole way en route to a 100-90, 100-90, 98-92 unanimous verdict. The iron-jawed Burgos has never been stopped.
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Heavyweight Jermaine Franklin (22-2, 14 KOs), coming off fights against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte in the UK, dominated previously unbeaten Issac Munoz (17-1-1, 14 KOs), but was forced to go the full ten rounds. Scores were 100-90, 100-90, 99-91.
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Featherweight Ja’Rico O’Quinn (16-1-1, 8 KOs) edged Carlos Mujica (8-3, 2 KOs) over ten rounds in a competitive fight. Scores were 97-93, 96-94 on two cards. The third judge had local favorite O’Quinn up 100-90.

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    • I didn’t see this one, but, it’s a misconception to think boxing judges have bad eyesight. Whenever there is a big money fight the judges can see what’s offered to them even in the dim light under the table. They have 20/20 vision for that.

  • Andy Cruz boxing style is a slightly similar to Jose Legra, a great cuban featherweight from the 60s and part of the 70s. Hopefully he will be a champion in about 2 years

  • My report card on Andy Cruz.
    Boxing Ability – B+
    Power .. D

    As a Pro Debut against a guy people do not make their debuts against. A++

    Andy needs to work on his power. If he does that, Frank Martin will get KTFO by Cruz late next year. I am not that impressed with Keyshawn Davis. Cruz, in his pro debut, did better against this guy than Davis did with a few fights under his belt. Bottom line, point blank, Cruz is better than Keyshawn is. Plus, Cruz is humble, and Davis is not. I love the way Andy Cruz conducted himself. Like a gentleman.

    Andy needs to develop his power. He can do it.

  • Franklin was very ghetto with his conduct. Very crude. Very street. Yet, I think he can beat Jared Anderson. That is how overrated Anderson is. That is how pathetic Anderson is.

    • Most People Don’t Know Sh_t About Boxing!

      What’s your name?

  • Baumgardner is a really good athlete and it’s going to make up for a lot of the mistakes she makes and she makes quite a few, but she’s going to continue to get away with most of them throughout her career imo.

    Chantelle Cameron probably did Baumgardner a favor when she beat Katie Taylor because it, essentially, freed up Amanda Serrano for her. Serrano will run over what is left of Heather Hardy in a few weeks and she will be completely free (so long as the WBO doesn’t suddenly demand she fight Carbajal – and they shouldn’t because Carbajal is fighting the exact same night). So I think late this year/early next year, they can do Serrano – Baumgardner, which at least on paper is an AWESOME fight.

    • EXCELLENT points/observation Lucie! I think a fight between Baumgardner & Serrano would be a barn burner! I also think 130 is a more natural weight for Amanda, thus her not giving up too much in the size department. Winner fights Mayer….Right?!!!

      • The last time I hear something from Mayer, I THINK she said she was headed to 140! If it all shakes out the way I hope it does, Cameron – Taylor 2, Serrano – Baumgardner, winners meets at 135. There’re good fighters at 130 who deserve their shot, most namely Persoon, but we’re looking at potentially a BUCKET of superfights coming soon!

        • Mayer definitely has the frame for 140! I actually wouldn’t mind seeing her versus Taylor @35 first with the winner fighting Cameron @40

          • Estelle Mossely moved up to 140 as well not too long ago (didn’t look very good), she and Mayer would be a good match and I definitely agree that Mayer can carry that weight, no problem, I’m sure she’d have no problem getting back to 135 for the right fight though (Mossely too).

            BoriMex, the entire game from 126-147 is just nice! McCaskill about to fight Sandy Ryan to try and get one of her belts back, Natasha Jonas just dropped down and picked up the other… SO MANY nice matchups!

          • Lucie, you know better than to bring up McCaskill in any form!!! Think I just threw up in my mouth Lol!!! Trust me, I’ve seen that woman live on 3 occasions…..UGH

          • Oh damn! I’m sorry, BoriMex! I forgot! Just down-voted my own comment!

    • I totally disagree with you about Baumgardner, of all woman she makes the least mistakes in boxing and is the most composed of them all. GTFOH!

  • Baumgartner is so much more fun to watch than Shields wild swinging fights. So loud to be so basic. I mean she don’t even hurt opponents. GWOAT….NOT

  • I don’t think to Bomb is durable or strong enough for the aging but still great Serrano.

  • The judge tht had O’Quinn up 100-90 need never judge a fight again, why does boxing keep allowing this with no explanation, this was just terrible.

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