Matchroom has announced a sizzling summer show for July 15th in Detroit, Michigan. Undisputed Super Featherweight Champion Alycia Baumgardner (14-1 7KOs) will headline the card in a rematch against Christina Linardatou (14-2 6KOs). Linardatou defeated Baumgardner by Split Decision in July 2018. Nearly five years later Baumgardner has a chance to get revenge.
In the Co-Main Richardson Hitchins (16-0 7KOs) takes on Montana Love (18-1-1 9KOs) in the blazing Super Lightweight division. Hitchins and Love have some bad blood which steamed back to the press conference for Love vs Stevie Spark in Cleveland. Love suffered his first lost to Spark by disqualification when he flipped Spark over the top rope. Hitchins has looked very impressive in his two fights with Matchroom. He stopped Yomar Alamo in 8 rounds and dominated John Bauza by unanimous decision.
Andy Cruz will make his pro debut against the tough Mexican journeymen Juan Carlos Burgos (35-7-3 21KOs). Cruz 27, is the 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist, looks to impress the boxing community in his first 10 round fight. Cruz has linked up with veteran Philadelphia trainer Bozy Ennis. Cruz is now gymmates with IBF Interim Welterweight Champion Jaron 'Boots' Ennis.
This will be damned good ❤️