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Sandy Ryan

English boxer (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sandy Ryan
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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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