WBO women's welterweight champion Sandy Ryan is set for a huge test this weekend.
She will be making the trip to face Mikaela Mayer in New York for her latest title defence in what will be just her tenth professional fight.
After losing to Natasha Jonas for the IBF 147lb title in January, Mayer will be hoping her second attempt at beating a British fighter for a world championship will be a successful one.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Ryan vs. Mayer.
when is Sandy Ryan vs Mikaela Mayer?
- Date: Friday, September 27
- Time: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK (Saturday)
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET (Saturday) / 4 a.m. UK (Saturday)
The Ryan vs. Mayer ringwalks are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK with the event set to begin at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK. These timings are subject to change.
what has been said?
“I have to win this fight,”
"It's the perfect moment in my career, and I'm looking forward to successfully defending my world title."
“Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here.”
“I want to do things that scare me”
“The money was all agreed. Jonas was fully onboard. But Boxxer couldn’t secure us a date for some reason.”
"Mikaela Mayer always wants to fight the best, and Sandy Ryan is an elite welterweight,"
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