Sandy Ryan
{{short description|English boxer (born 1993)}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox boxer
|name=Sandy Ryan
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1993|09|16|df=y}}
|birth_place=Derby, England
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|weight={{plainlist|
|height= 175cm
|reach= 174cm
|style=Orthodox
|total=11
|wins=7
|KO=3
|losses=3
|draws=1
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|medaltemplates=
{{MedalSport|Women's Amateur boxing}}
{{MedalCountry|{{GBR2}}}}
{{Medal|Competition|European Games}}
{{Medal|Bronze|2015 Baku|Light welterweight}}
{{MedalCountry|{{ENG}}}}
{{Medal|Competition|World Championships}}
{{Medal|Silver|2014 Jeju City|Light welterweight}}
{{Medal|Competition|European Championships}}
{{Medal|Bronze|2016 Sofia|Lightweight}}
{{Medal|Competition|Commonwealth Games}}
{{Medal|Gold|2018 Gold Coast|Welterweight}}
}}
Sandy Ryan (born 16 September 1993){{cite web |title=Sandy Ryan - England Boxing Team |url=https://teamengland.org/team-england-athletes/sandy-ryan |publisher=Commonwealth Games England |accessdate=1 April 2018}} is an English professional boxer who is a former WBO female welterweight title holder.{{Cite news |last=Pearlman |first=Michael |date=22 April 2023 |title=Ryan wins WBO welterweight world title |language= |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/65362915 |access-date=28 April 2023}}
Amateur career
On her senior championship debut in 2014, she won a World Championship silver medal.{{cite news |title=AIBA World finals: Sandy Ryan and Lisa Whiteside claim silver medals |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/30168577 |accessdate=1 April 2018 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=24 November 2014}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/sandy-ryan-gold-medal-commonwealth-1456450|title=Derby boxer Sandy Ryan wins Commonwealth Games gold|publisher=Derby Telegraph|access-date=2024-05-07}}
In 2019 Ryan was selected to compete at the World Championships in Ulan-Ude, Russia,{{cite news |title=Seven GB women named for 2019 World Championships in Russia |url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/seven-gb-women-named-2019-world-championships-russia/ |accessdate=9 October 2019 |publisher=World Boxing News |date=24 September 2019}} where she lost by split decision (4:1) to Christina Desmond in the round of 32.{{cite web |title=Seven women from GB Boxing squad set for action at 2019 World Championships in Russia |url=https://www.gbboxing.org.uk/2019/10/02/seven-women-from-gb-boxing-squad-set-for-action-at-2019-world-championships-in-russia/ |publisher=GB Boxing |accessdate=9 October 2019}}
Professional career
In 2021 it was confirmed that Ryan has agreed terms to turn professional with Matchroom Sport.{{Citation |title=MATCHROOM'S LATEST SIGNING! - GB STAR SANDY RYAN AGREES TERMS TO TURN PROFESSIONAL WITH EDDIE HEARN |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B09xygq0SDw |language=en |access-date=2021-05-16}} 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.{{cite web|url=
https://www.worldboxingnews.com/sandy-ryan-scores-first-professional-victory-essex/|title=Sandy Ryan scores first professional victory in Essex|publisher=worldboxingnews.com|access-date=2024-05-07}}
=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.{{cite news |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Sandy Ryan Outclasses Marie Pier Houle, Wins Vacant WBO Welterweight Title |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/sandy-ryan-outclasses-marie-pier-houle-wins-vacant-wbo-welterweight-title--174079 |access-date=18 September 2023 |work=BoxingScene.com |date=22 April 2023 |language=en-us}}
=Ryan vs McCaskill=
On September 23, 2023 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Ryan faced Jessica McCaskill in the welterweight championship unification.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Sandy Ryan: I can be a massive name in the women's pro scene |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2023/09/19/sandy-ryan-i-can-be-a-massive-name-in-the-womens-pro-scene/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=18 September 2023}} The fight ended in a split draw.{{cite news |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Sandy Ryan vs. Jessica McCaskill Ends in Questionable Split Draw |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/sandy-ryan-jessica-mccaskill-ends-questionable-split-draw--177958 |access-date=24 September 2023 |work=BoxingScene.com |date=23 September 2023 |language=en-us}}
=Ryan vs Harper=
On 23 March 2024 in Sheffield, England, Ryan defeated Terri Harper via fourth-round RTD and retained her WBO welterweight title.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Sandy Ryan eliminates Terri Harper in four rounds to retain title |url=https://www.fightmag.com/sandy-ryan-eliminates-terri-harper-in-four-rounds-to-retain-title/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=24 March 2024}}
=Ryan vs Mayer=
Ryan was scheduled to defend her WBO welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer in New York on 27 September 2024.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Mikaela Mayer challenges Sandy Ryan at MSG in New York in September |url=https://www.fightmag.com/mikaela-mayer-challenges-sandy-ryan-at-msg-in-new-york-in-september/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=5 August 2024}} She lost the fight by majority decision.{{cite news |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Mikaela Mayer wins WBO title from Sandy Ryan after paint attack controversy |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/9/28/24256562/mikaela-mayer-wins-wbo-title-sandy-ryan-after-paint-attack-controversy-boxing-news-2024 |work=Bad Left Hook |date=28 September 2024 |language=en}} On the day of the fight, while leaving to the event, she was hit by a tin of paint at her hotel.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Video: Sandy Ryan hit with tin of paint ahead of Mikaela Mayer fight in New York |url=https://www.fightmag.com/video-sandy-ryan-hit-with-tin-of-paint-ahead-of-mikaela-mayer-fight-in-new-york/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=28 September 2024}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cz6w9xl5v4wo|title=Ryan wants immediate Mayer rematch after paint attack|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=30 September 2024}}
==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.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/mikaela-mayer-again-turns-away-sandy-ryan-retains-welterweight-title|title=Mikaela Mayer again tops Sandy Ryan, retains welterweight title|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=30 March 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c7vn5dm1g6do|title=Mayer retains title with points win over Briton Ryan|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=30 March 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/44462508/mikaela-mayer-defeats-sandy-ryan-unanimous-decision|title=Mikaela Mayer defeats Sandy Ryan by unanimous decision|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=30 March 2025}}
Professional boxing record
{{BoxingRecordSummary
|draws=1
|nc=
|ko-wins=3
|dec-wins=4
|ko-losses=0
|dec-losses=3
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 11
|{{no2}}Loss |7–3–1 |align=left|Mikaela Mayer |UD |10 |29 Mar 2025 |align=left|{{small|Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, Nevada, US}} |align=left|{{small|For the WBO female welterweight title}} |
| 10
|{{no2}}Loss |7–2–1 |align=left|Mikaela Mayer |MD |10 |27 Sep 2024 |align=left|{{small|The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBO welterweight title}} |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |7–1–1 |align=left|Terri Harper |RTD |4 (10), {{small|2:00}} |23 Mar 2024 |align=left|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO welterweight title}} |
| 8
|{{draw}}Draw |6–1–1 |align=left|Jessica McCaskill |SD |10 |23 Sep 2023 |align=left|{{small|Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO welterweight title; |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |6–1 |align=left|Marie Pier Houle |UD |10 |22 Apr 2023 |align=left|{{small|Cardiff International Arena Cardiff, Wales}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO welterweight title}} |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |5–1 |align=left|Anahí Ester Sánchez |UD |10 |align=left|{{small|Wembley Arena, Wembley, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC International light-welterweight title}} |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |4–1 |align=left|Erica Farias |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |6 Aug 2022 |align=left|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC International light-welterweight title}} |
| 4
|{{no2}}Loss |3–1 |align=left|Erica Farias |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |10 |12 Mar 2022 |align=left|{{small|Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Maria Capriolo |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |3 (8), {{small|1:11}} |align=left|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Aleksandra Vujovic |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |4 (6) |1 Oct 2021 |align=left|{{small|Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Kirstie Bavington |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |6 |31 Jul 2021 |align=left|{{small|Matchroom HQ Garden, Brentwood, England}} |align=left| |
Honours
She was awarded the Freedom of the City of Derby on 25 March 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-65716069.amp |title=Councillors back plans to award boxer Sandy Ryan freedom of Derby |publisher=BBC News |date=26 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/boxer-sandy-ryan-becomes-first-8927289 |title=Boxer Sandy Ryan becomes first woman to receive the Freedom of Derby |last=Slater |first=Nigel |date=23 November 2023 |website=The Derby Telegraph |access-date=28 December 2023 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.derby.gov.uk/news/2024/march/sandy-ryan-receives-freedom-of-the-city/ |title=Sandy Ryan receives Freedom of the City |publisher=Derby City Council |date=25 March 2024 |access-date=22 August 2024}}
See also
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References
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External links
- {{Boxrec|id=886821}}
- [https://box.live/boxers/sandy-ryan/ Sandy Ryan - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
- [https://www.womenboxing.com/biog2/bio-sandy-ryan.htm Sandy Ryan - Profile] at Women Boxing Archive Network
- {{Team England|sandy-ryan}}
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{{s-vac|last=Cherrelle Brown}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBC International
light-welterweight champion
|years=6 August 2022 – 22 April 2023
Won world title}}
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{{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=World boxing titles}}
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{{s-vac|last=Jessica McCaskill}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBO welterweight champion
|years=22 April 2023 – 27 September 2024}}
{{s-aft|after=Mikaela Mayer}}
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Category:AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships medalists
Category:Commonwealth Games gold medallists for England
Category:Boxers at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Category:Medallists at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Category:European Games gold medalists for Great Britain
Category:European Games medalists in boxing
Category:Boxers at the 2015 European Games
Category:World welterweight boxing champions
Category:World Boxing Organization champions