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Sandy Ryan
English boxer (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sandy Ryan (born 16 September 1993)[1] is an English professional boxer who is a former WBO female welterweight title holder.[2]
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Amateur career
On her senior championship debut in 2014, she won a World Championship silver medal.[3]
Representing England, Ryan won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia beating Rosie Eccles from Wales by split decision (3:2) in the welterweight final.[4]
In 2019 Ryan was selected to compete at the World Championships in Ulan-Ude, Russia,[5] where she lost by split decision (4:1) to Christina Desmond in the round of 32.[6]
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Professional career
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In 2021 it was confirmed that Ryan has agreed terms to turn professional with Matchroom Sport.[7] She made her pro-debut on 31 July 2021 defeating Kirstie Bavington on points in a six-round contest held at Matchroom HQ Garden in Brentwood, England.[8]
Ryan vs Pier Houle
On April 22, 2023 at Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales, Ryan defeated Marie Pier Houle by unanimous decision and earned the vacant WBO welterweight title.[9]
Ryan vs McCaskill
On September 23, 2023 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Ryan faced Jessica McCaskill in the welterweight championship unification.[10] The fight ended in a split draw.[11]
Ryan vs Harper
On 23 March 2024 in Sheffield, England, Ryan defeated Terri Harper via fourth-round RTD and retained her WBO welterweight title.[12]
Ryan vs Mayer
Ryan was scheduled to defend her WBO welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer in New York on 27 September 2024.[13] She lost the fight by majority decision.[14] On the day of the fight, while leaving to the event, she was hit by a tin of paint at her hotel.[15] Two days after the fight Ryan demanded an immediate rematch in light of the paint incident and alleged threats against her and her support team.[16]
Ryan vs. Mayer 2
Ryan faced Mikaela Mayer in a rematch for the WBO welterweight title at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on 29 March 2025. She lost by unanimous decision.[17][18][19]
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Professional boxing record
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Honours
She was awarded the Freedom of the City of Derby on 25 March 2024.[20][21][22]
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