Mikaela Mayer Defeats Sandy Ryan in Rematch to Retain WBO Title

In a rematch inspired by alleged fouls tactics, held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Mikaela Mayer successfully defended her WBO welterweight title against Sandy Ryan, securing a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the bout 97-93, 97-93, and 98-92 in favour of Mayer, reflecting her control throughout the ten-round contest.

Mayer established her dominance from the opening bell by effectively utilizing her jab and right hand to dictate the pace. In the second round, she landed a significant left hook that visibly affected Ryan, setting the tone for the ensuing rounds. Mayer's strategy focused on exploiting Ryan's tendency to stand upright, allowing her to connect with hooks over the top.

Despite sustaining a cut above her eye from a clash of heads in the later rounds, Mayer maintained her composure and continued to press the action. Ryan displayed resilience, attempting to rally with aggressive combinations, but Mayer's defensive skills and counterpunching neutralized these efforts. By the final bell, Mayer's superior accuracy and ring generalship had secured her the victory.

This win improved Mayer's professional record to 21-2, with 5 knockouts, while Ryan's record adjusted to 7-3-1, with 3 knockouts. Post-fight, Mayer expressed her desire to pursue an undisputed title bout against current WBC, WBA, and IBF champion Lauren Price, aiming to unify the welterweight division.