On Saturday, August 23rd at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Jasmine Artiga will make a home-state defense of her WBA flyweight world title against Australia’s Linn Sandstrom in a clash that promises contrasting styles. Artiga (10-3-3), the defending champion, is from Tampa, She has built a reputation on relentless pressure, grit, and an aggressive mindset that earned her the nickname “Animal.” At age 33, she combines experience with adaptability, qualities that have kept her competitive in close, demanding fights. Her most recent outing came in April 2025, when she outworked Mexico’s Regina Chávez to earn a majority decision. In that fight, Artiga weathered a rocky start before imposing her will in the late rounds, securing her title defense and setting the stage for this next challenge.

 

Sandstrom (13-0-1), based in Sydney, arrives poised for her first shot at a world title. Known for her slick, technical approach, the 33-year old relies on movement, a sharp jab, and ring IQ to dictate the pace. She’s gained recognition across the Asian and Oceanic circuits, and now looks to make her mark on the world stage. In her last fight, this past March in Sydney, Sandstrom scored a clear unanimous decision over Venezuela’s Yoselin Fernández, showcasing distance control and precision punching.