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]

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]

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


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