Ryan vs Mayer II: Sandy Ryan Promises Victory and Trilogy Showdown

Sandy Ryan has big dreams—undisputed titles, legacy fights, British boxing history. But none of that means anything to her unless she gets past Mikaela Mayer first. And in the Ryan vs Mayer rivalry, if you ask her, that’s not just going to happen once. It’s going to happen twice.

“I know I’m gonna win,” Ryan said, calm but confident. “And then me and Mikaela—we’re getting it on again. There’s gonna be a third one. It’s already in the contract.”

That’s how clear her focus is right now. The flashy all-British blockbuster with Lauren Price? It’ll have to wait.

No Distractions, Just Business

Ryan has tunnel vision, and it’s locked straight on Mayer. This weekend in Las Vegas, they’ll meet again in the ring for a rematch that’s been building since their first war back in September.

If you watched that fight—and most boxing fans did—you know it was close. Bloody, gritty, emotional. Mayer got the nod on the cards, but a lot of people felt Ryan did enough to win. Even now, Ryan doesn’t hesitate to let people know she still thinks that fight should’ve gone her way.

“I’ve watched it back. I know what I did. I should’ve got that win,” she said. “This time, there won’t be any doubts.”

Their rematch headlines a seven-fight card at the Fontainebleau in Vegas, and it’s going live on ESPN. If it’s anything like the first one, fans are in for another war.

The Drama Goes Beyond the Ring

The first Mayer-Ryan fight wasn’t just a great matchup—it had all the behind-the-scenes drama you could imagine.

Trainer Kay Koroma had been working with Mayer for years. Then, before the fight, he switched corners—literally—and joined Team Ryan. It was a messy split and added a big dose of tension before the first bell even rang.

Then, on the day of the fight, things got even crazier. As Ryan was leaving her hotel to head to Madison Square Garden, someone threw a can of red paint at her. It was just hours before the fight. No one saw it coming. But she didn’t let it rattle her.

“I had to shake it off,” Ryan said. “I couldn’t let something like that mess with my head. I was there to fight.”

And fight she did. She left everything in the ring that night—and while she lost her title, she gained even more respect from the boxing world.

Mayer Won the Battle, But the War’s Not Over

Ryan’s professional record stands at 7 wins, 2 losses, and a draw, with 3 knockouts. Mayer, more experienced with 20 wins and 2 losses, is no walk in the park. But Ryan believes this second go-around will look very different.

“I let things get emotional the first time,” Ryan admitted. “Not again. This time, I’m using my skills. Pure focus.”

She’s been all business during fight week—cool, composed, and locked in. Her game plan? Let her fists do the talking.

What About Lauren Price: Ryan Says: Not Yet

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Lauren Price is holding all the cards. Earlier this month, she beat Natasha Jonas in London to become the undisputed welterweight champion. She’s now got the WBC, WBA, IBF, and Ring titles—and a lot of people expected Ryan and Price to clash next in a huge British superfight.

But that’s not how this story is playing out.

“Lauren’s an amazing fighter. I’ve said that for years,” Ryan said. “We go way back, both from the GB [Great Britain] team days. But this isn’t about her right now. This is about Mikaela.”

Ryan’s message to Price was short and sweet: “Hold on a little longer.”

The Trilogy is Already in Motion

What makes this so interesting is the fact that a third Mayer-Ryan fight is already built into the contract. If Ryan wins this weekend, the rubber match will be next.

So instead of Ryan vs. Price for all the marbles, boxing fans could get three straight chapters in the Mayer-Ryan rivalry first. And honestly? That’s not a bad thing.

Their first fight was one of the best of 2024, and if the rematch is anything like it, a trilogy would be a gift to the sport.

“Three fights would be nice,” Ryan said with a grin. “I’m up for that. Any real fighter would be.”

Source: Sandy Ryan: After I win, Mikaela Mayer and I are gonna get it on again

Taking Control of the Story

Ryan has had her share of ups and downs. She became world champion, lost her belt in a controversial decision, and now she’s trying to rewrite her narrative. But she’s not chasing revenge anymore—she’s chasing respect and legacy.

And the best way to get that? Handle business now, handle it again, and then maybe—just maybe—line up the fight with Price before the end of the year.

It’s ambitious, but Ryan likes it that way.

“We’re planning on three fights this year,” she said. “Two wins in 2025, both against Mikaela. Then let’s talk about the rest.”

Price Can Wait, But the Fans Are Watching

Even though she’s pushing the Price talk to the back burner, Ryan knows fans are hungry for that all-British clash. The history. The bragging rights. The chance to crown a true queen of the welterweight division.

And she’s not saying it won’t happen—just not yet.

“When it does happen, it’s gonna be huge,” Ryan said. “Me and Lauren both know that. It’ll be a fight for the ages. But it has to come at the right time.”

And to her, that right time is after she closes the Mayer chapter—on her terms.

Saturday Night Is Everything

Make no mistake—this fight is massive. It’s not just about belts or records. It’s personal. It’s unfinished business. And for Sandy Ryan, it’s a chance to take back her career and push it in the direction she’s always dreamed of.

“This is the biggest fight of my life,” she said. “And I’m ready.”

If she wins, she’ll get her trilogy. If she wins again, she’ll have all the leverage for the Price showdown.

But none of that happens without a victory Saturday night.

“This is my time,” Ryan said. “Everything else comes after.”

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