Sandy Ryan

Sandy Ryan, born on September 16, 1993, in Derby, England, is an accomplished English professional boxer who has quickly risen through the ranks of women’s boxing. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall, Ryan competes in both the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions. Known for her orthodox stance and impressive skill set, she has made a significant impact in the boxing world since turning professional in 2021. As of 2023, Ryan holds the WBO female welterweight title, further establishing her as one of the leading figures in women's boxing.

Before turning professional, Ryan had a distinguished amateur career, representing England and Great Britain in various international competitions. She secured a silver medal at the 2014 World Championships in Jeju City and a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, competing in the welterweight division. Her success at these prestigious tournaments showcased her potential and paved the way for her transition into the professional ranks.

Ryan made her professional debut on July 31, 2021, with a six-round points victory over Kirstie Bavington at Matchroom HQ Garden in Brentwood, England. Her pro career took a significant leap on April 22, 2023, when she defeated Marie Pier Houle by unanimous decision at the Cardiff International Arena in Wales to claim the vacant WBO welterweight title. This victory marked a major milestone in her career, earning her a world championship title within just two years of turning professional.

In subsequent bouts, Ryan continued to prove her mettle against top competition. On September 23, 2023, she faced Jessica McCaskill in a highly anticipated welterweight championship unification bout at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. The match ended in a split draw, showcasing the competitive nature of both fighters. Ryan retained her WBO title in her next fight on March 23, 2024, in Sheffield, England, where she defeated Terri Harper via a fourth-round RTD.

Sandy Ryan’s boxing style is similar to the popular video game For Honor, where she embodies a fierce, tactical warrior. Much like the game’s characters who blend offense and defense with fluidity and precision, Ryan mixes brutal aggression with technical finesse. Her skin is tough like chainmail, allowing her to absorb body blows with resilience, deflecting them while maintaining composure. Known for her malice and mallet-like power, she combines excellent Western boxing fundamentals with a fiery, relentless fighting spirit. Ryan’s approach is rooted in combinations of 3 to 5 punches, using fluid movement to create offensive pressure while staying defensively aware. Her rear hand is particularly offensive, used to counter orthodox jabs or southpaw power shots, efficiently parrying and creating opportunities for devastating counters. Her footwork is compact, always maintaining a six-inch base to quickly close the distance or maneuver to find angles while keeping her defense intact.

Ryan’s ability to engage in the pocket and trade punches without losing her form or rhythm. always looking to outwork her opponent and apply controlled chaos in the ring. Her ability to absorb punishment without losing focus, particularly in close-quarters exchanges, allows her to wear down opponents and keep up a high-pressure pace. Her body is tough like chainmail, defusing the impact of body shots and continuing to press forward, keeping opponents from dictating the pace.