Linn Sandström
Linn Sandström | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 November 1991[1] |
| Nationality | Swedish-Australian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super-flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1] |
| Reach | 63 in (160 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[2] | |
| Total fights | 16 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Wins by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 3 |
Linn Sandström (born 8 November 1991) is a Brazilian-born Swedish-Australian professional boxer who has challenged for the WBA female super-flyweight title.
Early and personal life
Sandström was born in Brazil,[3][4] but grew up in Sweden after being adopted when she was seven weeks old.[5] She played table tennis at an international level and has a degree in marketing.[3][5]
In 2016 Sandström moved to Australia,[6] where she joined Bondi Boxing Club in an effort to improve her fitness and lose weight.[3][5]
Away from the boxing ring, she works as a professional model with Adidas among the brands she has done photoshoots for.[3]
Boxing career
Sandström made her professional boxing debut on 26 August 2020, losing on points over four rounds to fellow debutante Jessica Cashman.[4][6]
In her ninth paid fight, she defeated Khwunchit Khunya by unanimous decision in the Philippines on 7 August 2022, to claim the vacant WBA female Asia super-flyweight title.[7]
Sandström added the WBA female Intercontinental super-flyweight title to her collection in her next outing, beating Sara Marjanovic via unanimous decision for the vacant championship at York Hall in London, England, on 29 October 2022.[8][9]
She challenged undefeated WBA female super-flyweight champion Clara Lescurat at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, Australia, on 24 April 2024, losing by unanimous decision.[10][11]
Sandström defeated Carla Camila Campos Gonzales by unanimous decision for the vacant WBA female International super-flyweight title at Jacy'z Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 12 October 2024.[12][13]
Returning to the Hordern Pavilion on 12 March 2025, she won the vacant WBA female Gold and IBF female International super-flyweight titles with a unanimous decision success over Yoselin Fernandez.[14][15]
Sandström is scheduled to get a second chance at winning a world title when she challenges WBA female super-flyweight champion Jasmine Artiga at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 23 August 2025.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Linn Sandstrom". tapology.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Boxing record for Linn Sandström". BoxRec.
- ^ a b c d e "I was an international table tennis star and model, now I fight for world titles in boxing". Talksport. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Linn Sandström: A Story of Perseverance". Fight Post. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Linn Sandstrom: Within Touching Distance of a World Title". Fight Post. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Table tennis pro lands killer punch in first ever boxing win". news.com.au. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "WBA ASIA Title Result". wbaasiaboxing.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Linn Sandstrom wins WBA Inter-continental title". Fight News Australia. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Linn Sandstrom Wins WBA Regional Title at York Hall in London". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Lescurat retained her crown in Australia". wbaboxing.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Linn Sandström opens up on losing world title bout: "Five months ago I couldn't even walk"". Front Kick. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Euro News: Linn Sandstrom triumphs on Armand Krajnc promotion". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "After huge win, Linn Sandström demands rematch against world champ: "I want the fight in Sweden!"". Front Kick. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Linn Sandstrom Captures WBA Gold Title in Sydney". wbaboxing.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "SANDSTROM WINS IBF TITLE IN SYDNEY". VSP Promotions. Retrieved 29 July 2025.