Mikaela Mayer Retains WBO Welterweight Title with Unanimous Decision Victory Over Sandy Ryan In a highly anticipated rematch, American boxer Mikaela Mayer successfully defended her WBO welterweight title against British challenger Sandy Ryan, winning by a unanimous decision with scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 98-92. A Thrilling Encounter The 10-round bout, held at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, was an entertaining and closely contested affair. Mayer, 34, dominated the middle rounds with her superior punch output, shot selection, and body work. However, Ryan, 31, staged a strong comeback in the later rounds, landing several hurtful punches and causing Mayer's face to bleed due to a clash of heads. Mayer's Victory and Call for Undisputed Fight Mayer, who extends her record to 21 wins from 23 bouts, was delighted with her victory and immediately called for an undisputed fight against Welsh boxer Lauren Price, who holds the WBA, WBC, and IBF welterweight titles. "Now it's time for me to move on and go for undisputed," Mayer stated in her post-fight interview. The Rivalry and Controversy The bout was a rematch of their September encounter, which Mayer won by points. However, the result was marred by controversy when Ryan was hit with a can of red paint before leaving for the venue in New York. The incident sparked a bitter feud between the two boxers, with Mayer accusing Ryan of "stealing" her coach. Ryan's Future Prospects Despite her second consecutive loss to Mayer, Ryan remains a formidable force in the welterweight division. Her past four fights have included a draw against Jessica McCaskill, a victory over Terri Harper, and two close encounters against Mayer. Ryan is expected to regroup with her team and explore future fight options. Potential Undisputed Fight Venue A potential undisputed fight between Mayer and Price could take place in either the United States or the United Kingdom, with Cardiff's Principality Stadium being a possible venue.