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Katherine Renee Lindenmuth: New Mexico’s Road Warrior Champion
Katherine Renee Lindenmuth lives the talk many fighters throw around — anyone, anywhere, anytime.
In just her second pro fight, “Kat” went toe-to-toe with a friend, Amanda Lovato — a mental hurdle many fighters struggle to clear when a sparring partner becomes an opponent.
While most fighters build their records fighting close to home as the “A-side,” Kat did the opposite. At 2-0, she took bouts in California and Utah. Before long, she was getting her passport stamped and flying to Montreal, Canada.
“I feel like I’m more than up for any challenge that comes my way. Big wins don’t come without big risks,” Lindenmuth said when asked why she keeps taking tough fights on the road. “I’ve fought some of the best in the world, and this is no different. I’m well-prepared and ready to get the job done.”
The harsh reality of being a road warrior — the “B-side” — hit hard, with two controversial majority-decision losses. Yet Lindenmuth remained undaunted. In May, she traveled to Thailand and returned home with the WIBA Minimumweight Championship.
“Winning the title meant so much to me,” she said. “All my hard work and drive paid off. Now I can say I’m a world champ, and I can’t wait to defend it again!”
True to her no-risk, no-reward mentality, the Rosales-trained fighter is once again packing her bags — this time for Cairo, Egypt — where she’ll face Angelina Lukas for the WBA Gold World Super Flyweight Title.
“I’m really excited,” said Lindenmuth. “It’s a beautiful place, and I know it’ll be much different than Thailand. I’m ready to get the win over there. We’re staying focused and plan to be more conservative this time.”
Lukas is the number one ranked fighter in the world in the weight class riding a 10-fight wins streak. Kat’s in-your-face style should make for another high-intensity fight.
“I think it’s gonna be a high-activity fight,” she said. “I want to show more of my skill and what we’ve been working on. I don’t think it’ll go the way she wants it to. I plan to make it my fight, my way — and ultimately, my belt. She’s taller and a little bigger, but as I’ve shown before, big, spicy things come in little packages.”
New Mexico has produced many great world champions across boxing’s major sanctioning bodies — Bob Foster, Danny Romero, Johnny Tapia, Austin Trout, Holly Holm, Brian Mendoza, and Angelo Leo.
The state’s rich boxing history also includes women who’ve claimed significant professional titles — Jackie Chavez, Victoria Cisneros, Darlina Valdez, Stephanie Jaramillo, Brandi Montoya, and Jodie Esquibel.
Katherine Lindenmuth has quickly added her name to that proud lineage, representing New Mexico with grit, courage, and the heart of a champion — both inside and outside the ring.
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