Sandy Ryan | |
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| Born | (1993-09-16)16 September 1993 (age 31) Derby, England |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Reach | 174 cm (69 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 10 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Wins by KO | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Medal record | |
Sandy Ryan (born 16 September 1993)[1] is an Englishprofessional boxer who is a formerWBO femalewelterweight title holder.[2]
On her senior championship debut in 2014, she won aWorld Championship silver medal.[3]
Representing England, Ryan won a gold medal at the2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia beatingRosie Eccles from Wales by split decision (3:2) in the welterweight final.[4]
In 2019 Ryan was selected to compete at theWorld Championships inUlan-Ude,Russia,[5] where she lost by split decision (4:1) to Christina Desmond in the round of 32.[6]
In 2021 it was confirmed that Ryan has agreed terms to turn professional withMatchroom Sport.[7] She made her pro-debut on 31 July 2021 defeatingKirstie Bavington on points in a six-round contest held at Matchroom HQ Garden in Brentwood, England.[8]
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]
On September 23, 2023 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Ryan facedJessica McCaskill in the welterweight championship unification.[10] The fight ended in a split draw.[11]
On March 23, 2024 in Sheffield, England, Ryan defeatedTerri Harper via fourth-round RTD and retained her WBO welterweight title.[12]
Ryan was scheduled to defend her WBO welterweight title againstMikaela Mayer in New York on September 27, 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]
| 10 fights | 7 wins | 2 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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; ForWBA,WBC,IBO andThe Ring welterweight titles |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Marie Pier House | UD | 10 | 22 Apr 2023 | Cardiff International ArenaCardiff, Wales | Won vacantWBO 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 vacantWBC 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 |
She was awarded theFreedom of the City ofDerby on 25 March 2024.[17][18][19]
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Cherrelle Brown | WBC International light-welterweight champion 6 August 2022 – 22 April 2023 Won world title | Vacant | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Jessica McCaskill | WBO welterweight champion 22 April 2023 – 27 September 2024 | Succeeded by | ||
