Sandy Ryan

Sandy Ryan (born 16 September 1993)[2] is an English professional boxer who has held the WBO female welterweight title since April 2023.[3]

For the minor planet, see Sandyryan.

Sandy Ryan
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9½ in
Born (1993-09-16) 16 September 1993
Derby, England
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights7
Wins6
Wins by KO2
Losses1
Medal record
Women's amateur boxing
Representing  England
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2014 Jeju CityLight-welterweight
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2016 SofiaLightweight
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Gold CoastWelterweight
Representing  Great Britain
European Games
Bronze medal – third place2015 BakuLight-welterweight

On her senior championship debut in 2014, she won a World Championship silver medal.[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]

In 2021 it was confirmed that Ryan has agreed terms to turn professional with Matchroom Sport.[7]

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.[8]

Ryan vs McCaskill

On September 23, 2023 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Ryan faced Jessica McCaskill in the welterweight championship unification.[9] The fight ended in a split draw.[10]

Professional boxing record
7 fights 6 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 0
By decision 4 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
7 Win 6–1 Marie Pier Houle UD 10 22 Apr 2023 Cardiff International Arena Cardiff, Wales Won vacant WBO female welterweight title
6 Win 5–1 Anahí Ester Sánchez UD 10 26 Nov 2022 Wembley Arena, Wembley, England Retained WBC International super lightweight title
5 Win 4–1 Erica Farias UD 10 6 Aug 2022 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England Won vacant WBC International super lightweight 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

References
  1. "Boxing record for Sandy Ryan". BoxRec.
  2. "Sandy Ryan - England Boxing Team". Commonwealth Games England. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  3. Pearlman, Michael (22 April 2023). "Ryan wins WBO welterweight world title". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  4. "AIBA World finals: Sandy Ryan and Lisa Whiteside claim silver medals". BBC Sport. BBC. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  5. "Seven GB women named for 2019 World Championships in Russia". World Boxing News. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  6. "Seven women from GB Boxing squad set for action at 2019 World Championships in Russia". GB Boxing. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  7. MATCHROOM'S LATEST SIGNING! - GB STAR SANDY RYAN AGREES TERMS TO TURN PROFESSIONAL WITH EDDIE HEARN, retrieved 16 May 2021
  8. Donovan, Jake (22 April 2023). "Sandy Ryan Outclasses Marie Pier Houle, Wins Vacant WBO Welterweight Title". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  9. Iskenderov, Parviz (18 September 2023). "Sandy Ryan: I can be a massive name in the women's pro scene". FIGHTMAG.
  10. Donovan, Jake (23 September 2023). "Sandy Ryan vs. Jessica McCaskill Ends in Questionable Split Draw". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 24 September 2023.


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