Linn Sandström
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish-Australian |
| Born | 8 November 1991[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1] |
| Weight | Super-flyweight, Flyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 63 in (160 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[2] | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Win by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 3 |
Linn Sandström (born 8 November 1991) is a Brazilian-born Swedish-Australian professional boxer who has twice 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 got a second chance at winning a world title when she challenged WBA female super-flyweight champion Jasmine Artiga at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 23 August 2025.[4] She lost by stoppage in the third round.[16]
In her next outing, Sandström switched to flyweight and returned to winning ways by defeating Kanokwan Wirunpat via unanimous decision over 10 rounds at the Q Room in Thomastown, Victoria, Australia, on 3 October 2025.[17]
She defeated Maribel Ramírez by majority decision to claim the vacant WBA female Gold flyweight title at Kristianstad Arena in Kristianstad, Sweden, on 22 November 2025. Two of the ringside judges scored the fight 97–93 and 96–94 respectively in her favour, while the third had it a 95–95 draw.[18]
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.
- ^ "Jasmine Artiga stops Linn Sandstrom to retain title in Orlando". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- ^ "Linn Sandstrom gets back in the win column in Australia". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Linn Sandstrom fortunate to get victory over heartbroken Maribel Ramirez". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 24 November 2025.