Sandy Ryan Claims Mayer’s Team Member Attacked Her with Paint Can Before Fight

Sandy Ryan, an English boxer, accused Mikaela Mayer of planning a stunt before their title fight in New York. Ryan claimed she was hit with a paint can while leaving her hotel.

Sandy Ryan Biography

In the fight, Ryan (7-2-1, 3 KOs) lost her WBO welterweight title to Mayer (20-2, 5 KOs) by majority decision. The judges scored it 95-95, 97-93, and 96-94.

The lead-up to the fight was tense. Ryan had been training with Mayer’s former coach, Kay Koroma. Mayer felt betrayed when Koroma chose to work with Ryan instead of her.

As Ryan was leaving her hotel for the fight on Friday, a man she didn’t recognize hit her with an open paint can. She felt it hit her stomach and saw a guy in a hoodie jump into a car and drive off. Ryan wasn’t hurt, so she changed clothes and went to the venue.

She and her team told ESPN they think the attacker was part of Mayer’s team, but Mayer denied this claim.

After the incident, Ryan said it affected her performance in the ring. “It made me feel anxious at the beginning,” she said. “I was shaken up walking to the venue, and it messed with my game plan because I just wanted to fight.”

Ryan noted that she started well, landing jabs and boxing effectively, but then she felt she was pushing too hard.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Sandy Ryan alleges that a member of Mayer’s team assaulted her with a paint can just before their fight. Despite the incident causing her some distress, she managed to continue with the match. Ryan’s claim has sparked controversy, with Mayer denying any involvement from her team. The incident has raised questions about the impact of outside factors on athletes’ performances in high-stakes situations.

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