Another title fight, long road trip for Lindenmuth

ALBUQUERQUE — For a fourth time, professional boxer Katherine “Kat” Lindenmuth (8-5), of Bosque Farms, is set to fight on foreign soil, but she’s expecting this bout and events surrounding it to be far less tumultuous than her most recent trip overseas.

Lindenmuth announced last week in Albuquerque she will fight May 16 in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark, for the WBA Gold World Flyweight Title, 112 pounds, against the current belt holder Linn Sandstrom.

“She’s a tough opponent. She is definitely a champion,” said Lindenmuth, 36, about Sandstrom, who sports a 12-4-3 record. “In true ‘Kat’ fashion, we accept the challenge. We don’t shy away from challenging things. We run towards them.”

The Brazilian-born Sandstrom, 34, fights out of Australia and brings a more traditional style of boxing.

“We’re excited to be in the ring with someone who is going to box me back instead of holding me the whole time, or get me in a headlock and try to bite me,” laughed Lindenmuth, about some recent outings.

Lindenmuth is willing to travel despite her experience last November in Egypt. After winning a split decision against Angelina Lukas, the promoter and Lukas supporters erupted, forcing Lindenmuth and trainer Anthony Rosales from the arena and eventually the country.

After weeks of controversy and intrigue, the WBA confirmed the victory for Lindenmuth.

Following the Egyptian fiasco, “We learned some valuable lessons,” said Lindenmuth, which includes getting a guarantee that she will be paid. Lindenmuth has yet to receive the $5,000 purse from the fight with Lukas.

While Sandstrom has Swedish heritage, Lindenmuth is “confident” the 10-round matchup will be a fair fight, “without bias,” and on “neutral ground.”

Prime Time Boxing Promotions is running the show.

“I love the travel,” she said. “My team is ready.”

As for the fight itself, Lindenmuth will likely be an underdog; however, Rosales believes if his fighter brings relentless pressure, Sandstrom will tire in the latter rounds.

“Winning this belt opens up so many opportunities,” Lindenmuth said, looking ahead to a possible title fight against undisputed champion Gabriela Fundora.