Ryan vs. Mayer

Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer: Mayer wins by MD.

Xander Zayas vs. Damian Sosa: Zayas wins by UD.

Bruce Carrington vs. Sulaiman Segawa: Carrington wins by MD.

Vito Mielnicki Jr vs. Khalil El Harraz: Mielnicki Jr wins by MD.

Floyd Diaz vs. Mario Hernandez: Diaz wins by UD.

Elvis Rodriguez vs. Kendo Castaneda: Rodriguez wins by UD.

Tiger Johnson vs. Yomar Alamo: Johnson wins by UD.

Rohan Polanco vs. Marcelino Nicolas Lopez: Polanco wins by TKO in the 6th round.

The highly anticipated clash between Sandy Ryan and Mikaela Mayer for the WBO welterweight world title will headline the “Queens of Gotham” fight night at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on September 27. This event will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+.

In the co-main event, junior middleweight rising star Xander Zayas (19-0, 12 KOs) will face Mexican contender Damian Sosa (25-2, 12 KOs), while Brooklyn-born featherweight Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (12-0, 8 KOs) is set to take on the upset-minded Sulaiman Segawa (17-4-1, 6 KOs). Promoted by Top Rank in association with Matchroom Boxing, ticket information for this electrifying night of boxing will be released soon.

Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum expressed his excitement, stating, “Mikaela Mayer always wants to fight the best, and Sandy Ryan is an elite welterweight. These are two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, and the winner will stake her claim as the preeminent 147-pounder.”

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Mayer, a 2016 U.S. Olympian, returns to the U.S. after a series of bouts in England, where she faced tough competition and moved up in weight to prepare for this welterweight world title opportunity.

“I’m thrilled that my team has pulled through for me and gotten me this fight. I’m ready to take Sandy Ryan’s WBO belt. AND NEW!”

Ryan, from Derby, England, has had a remarkable career, including a 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medal and a 2014 World Championships silver medal. She is determined to defend her title successfully, stating, “I’m excited to be returning to America and particularly fighting at MSG. It’s the Mecca of Boxing and a venue that every champion dreams of competing in. I feel privileged to have been given this opportunity, and I want to thank Matchroom and Top Rank for coming together to make the fight.”

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In addition to the main event, fans can look forward to standout performances from Xander Zayas and Bruce Carrington, both aiming to solidify their status as future superstars. Zayas, who has become a major attraction in New York City, is motivated by the challenge of facing a Mexican warrior in Sosa. Meanwhile, Carrington is eager to continue his knockout streak at The Theater and prove that “The Shu Shu Era is just getting started."

Main card:

▪️Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer, 10x2 rounds, for the WBO World Welterweight title
▪️Xander Zayas vs. Damian Sosa, 10 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Bruce Carrington vs. Sulaiman Segawa, 10 rounds, featherweight

Prelims (Starts at 6:30 pm ET):

▪️Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Daniel Buciuc, 10 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Floyd Diaz vs. Mario Hernandez, 8 rounds, bantamweight
▪️Elvis Rodriguez vs. Kendo Castañeda, 10 rounds, junior welterweight
▪️Tiger Johnson vs. Yomar Alamo, 8 rounds, junior welterweight
▪️Rohan Polanco vs. Marcelino Lopez, 10 rounds, junior welterweight

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