Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2: Reigning Champion Wins Rematch in Decisive Fashion

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

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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 increased her punch output. By the end of round eight, Mayer was sporting a cut by her left eye due to an accidental clash of heads. Despite this, the American continued trading punches with Ryan till the final bell. Her work rate over 10 rounds ultimately sealed the win for her.

PURE GRIT 💥

They are leaving it all on the line! pic.twitter.com/UxquYW9xLb

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) March 30, 2025

Post-fight Interview

Mikaela Mayer

.@MikaelaMayer1 wants UNDISPUTED next 👀 pic.twitter.com/GFOs89KipG

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) March 30, 2025

Brian Norman Jr. Blasts Out Derrieck Cuevas Early

Brian Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs, 2 NCs) needed just three rounds to stop Derrieck Cuevas (27-2-1, 19 KOs).

The official time of stoppage was 2:59. With the victory, Normans retains his WBO welterweight world championship and successfully defends for the first time. He became champion after Terence Crawford had vacated the title.

Cuevas was rocked late by a left hand in the second and nearly hit the canvas, but was able to stay standing and make it out of the round. The Puerto Rican’s resistance, however, was soon about to end. In round three, Norman landed a right followed by a left that sent his opponent down. Though Cuevas got up, he was not responding to the referee and the fight was immediately terminated.

IT IS ALL OVER 🔥@OfficialBNorman broke him down to retain the Welterweight strap! pic.twitter.com/lZLGfKy5g9

— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) March 30, 2025

Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 2 Undercard Results

Bruce Carrington (15-0, 9 KOs) won via third round technical knockout against Enrique Vivas (23-4, 12 KOs). The official time of stoppage for this 10-round featherweight clash was 0:53. Vivas went down in the second from a combination of hooks. In round three, the referee stepped in with Vivas still standing as the Mexican was getting hit with several shots without much resistance.

Emiliano Vargas (13-0, 11 KOs) won via second round technical knockout against Giovannie Gonzalez (20-8-2, 15 KOs). The official time of stoppage for this eight-round super lightweight fight was 2:08. Gonzalez went down in the second from a left hook. Though he got up before the count of 10, the referee ended proceedings as Gonzalez was on shaky legs.

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Delante Johnson (15-0, 7 KOs) won via fifth round technical knockout against Kendo Castaneda (21-9, 9 KOs, 1 NC). The official time of stoppage for this eight-round welterweight contest was 2:00. In the fifth, Castaneda was dropped by a right hand to the body. He got up, but was soon went down again from a barrage to the head and body. It was at that point that the referee waved off the fight.

Dedrick Crocklem (2-0, 2 KOs) won via first round technical knockout against Dionne Ruvalcaba (2-2, 1 KO). The official time of stoppage for their four-round super featherweight fight was 2:50. Though Ruvalcaba was being outclassed, he did not appear to be close to being stopped. Despite this, the referee stepped in to end proceedings with Ruvalcaba still standing.

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Emmanuel Chance (1-0, 0 KOs) won a unanimous decision against Miguel Guzman (1-1, 1 KO). Scores for their four-round bantamweight bout were 40-36 across the board.

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