Sandy Ryan is set to conclude her intense rivalry with Mikaela Mayer in a highly anticipated showdown this weekend. The WBO welterweight world champion from the UK will face off against Mayer at the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, live starting at 2 AM on Saturday.
The tension between the two fighters escalated when Ryan joined Mayer’s training camp, prompting Mayer to switch coaches. Since then, the exchanges have become increasingly heated, with Ryan vocally criticizing Mayer in the lead-up to the fight.
In a recent interview, Ryan expressed her disdain for Mayer, stating, “I don’t respect her as a human being. I think she’s trash.” Mayer, on the other hand, fired back with a warning: “I want to hurt her. I would love to finish it inside the distance… I’m still in my prime and you’re getting prime Mikaela Mayer.”
The psychological battles have also intensified, with Ryan claiming to have the upper hand. “I think I’ve got in her head. I’m the champion. She’s going to get what she deserves,” Ryan confidently stated, promising a decisive victory.
Notably, Ryan aims to fight other champions in her weight class, including her former GB squad teammates Laura Price and Natasha Jonas. “We should all get it on. We need to make big fights, make history, make money,” Ryan asserted, looking to solidify her position as one of the top contenders in women’s boxing.
Fans can catch the Ryan vs. Mayer fight on the main event this Saturday, as both fighters look to make their mark in the ring.
