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]

Sandy Ryan
Born	(1993-09-16) 16 September 1993 (age 31) Derby, England
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light welterweight Welterweight
Height	175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Reach	174 cm (69 in)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	11
Wins	7
Wins by KO	3
Losses	3
Draws	1
Medal record Women's Amateur boxing Representing  Great Britain European Games 2015 Baku Light welterweight Representing  England World Championships 2014 Jeju City Light welterweight European Championships 2016 Sofia Lightweight Commonwealth Games 2018 Gold Coast Welterweight

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]

Professional career

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]

Professional boxing record

11 fights	7 wins	3 losses
By knockout	3	0
By decision	4	3
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
11	Loss	7–3–1	Mikaela Mayer	UD	10	29 Mar 2025	Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, Nevada, US	For the WBO female welterweight title
10	Loss	7–2–1	Mikaela Mayer	MD	10	27 Sep 2024	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US	Lost WBO welterweight title
9	Win	7–1–1	Terri Harper	RTD	4 (10), 2:00	23 Mar 2024	Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England	Retained WBO welterweight title
8	Draw	6–1–1	Jessica McCaskill	SD	10	23 Sep 2023	Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.	Retained WBO welterweight title; For WBA, WBC, IBO and The Ring welterweight titles
7	Win	6–1	Marie Pier Houle	UD	10	22 Apr 2023	Cardiff International Arena Cardiff, Wales	Won vacant WBO welterweight title
6	Win	5–1	Anahí Ester Sánchez	UD	10	26 Nov 2022	Wembley Arena, Wembley, England	Retained WBC International light-welterweight title
5	Win	4–1	Erica Farias	UD	10	6 Aug 2022	Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England	Won vacant WBC International light-welterweight title
4	Loss	3–1	Erica Farias	SD	10	12 Mar 2022	Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
3	Win	3–0	Maria Capriolo	TKO	3 (8), 1:11	18 Dec 2021	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
2	Win	2–0	Aleksandra Vujovic	KO	4 (6)	1 Oct 2021	Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy
1	Win	1–0	Kirstie Bavington	PTS	6	31 Jul 2021	Matchroom HQ Garden, Brentwood, England

Honours

She was awarded the Freedom of the City of Derby on 25 March 2024.^[20][21][22]

See also

• List of female boxers