Mikaela Mayer (21-2, 5 KOs) defeated Sandy Ryan (7-3-1, 3 KOs) in more decisive fashion in their rematch, doing so via unanimous decision. Scores were 98-92 and 97-93 (x2). With the victory, Mayer remains the WBO welterweight world champion.
This was her first defence of the title, having won it via majority decision in September last year in the first meeting between the pair . Their bout headlined a Top Rank card – done in association with Matchroom Boxing – at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, NV. Fight fans in the United States could catch the action live on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
Those in Canada could do so with TSN+. In the United Kingdom, it aired on Sky Sports Action. Mikaela Mayer vs.
Sandy Ryan 2: Decisive Win for WBO Champ Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2 Fight Recap The early rounds saw Mayer press forward and attempt to close the distance to land her punches. Ryan moved around the ring and countered when possible.
Mayer appeared to be the quicker of the two and it allowed her to land far more frequently than her opponent. While the Brit mainly fought in the orthodox stance, she occasionally switched to southpaw. The champ is starting to put in work pic.
twitter.com/jARJ1h5VNe — Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) March 30, 2025 As the fight progressed, the reigning champion continued to be the busier fighter while also sitting on her punches. Ryan was loading up on her punches and as a result not landing as much as Mayer.
This changed in the eighth as the Brit i.