On Friday, September 27, Mikaela Mayer (20-2, 5 KOs) defeated Sandy Ryan (7-2-1, 3 KOs) to develop into the brand new WBO welterweight champion at Madison Sq. Backyard’s Theater in New York Metropolis, NY. The principle occasion of the High Rank in affiliation with Matchroom Boxing supplied us loads of motion and a potential contender for girls’s battle of the 12 months, as each went backwards and forwards all through. Controversy transpired earlier than the battle as Ryan was attacked exterior her resort as she was leaving for the battle – with an as but unknown assailant throwing crimson paint over her. The British fighter has launched a additional assertion, which Group Mayer has now responded to.
Mikaela Mayer’s Group Responds to Accusations from Sandy Ryan and Requires Investigation
Condemnation of the Paint Assault Incident from Group Mayer
Ryan’s assertion right now reads: “The NYPD have confirmed that they’re investigating a lot of incidents (together with the paint assault) that occurred all through the day of my battle in New York final Friday. Because of the nature of those incidents and extra threatening, nameless messages despatched to members of my group I used to be suggested to go away New York for my very own security as early as potential and I’m now again within the UK.”
The remainder of Ryan’s assertion seemingly insinuates the perpetrator has come from group Mayer, a declare refuted in a press release launched by Mayer’s supervisor George Ruiz, which reads: “I’m compelled to answer your newest spherical of baseless accusations. Let me be clear: nobody related to Group Mayer had something to do with the paint assault on you or the leaflets and the alleged nameless threatening messages you say you acquired.”
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The assertion continued: “Mikaela and Group Mayer instantly condemned the paint assault. We encourage a radical and detailed investigation by the NYPD of the incident that features a cautious overview of any resort CCTV and avenue digicam footage. Mikaela and Group Mayer need the perpetrator(s) discovered, caught and punished to the fullest extent of the legislation.”
“Additional accusations in opposition to Mikaela and Group Mayer will solely diminish your extraordinary efficiency within the ring that night time and make you appear like you’re making excuses for the loss. You’d be higher served by taking a look at your personal nook.”
Eddie Hearn Calls for Rematch
Eddie Hearn as the promoter of Ryan has had his say and what he thinks ought to occur: “One, she ought to get the speedy rematch. I can’t consider she’s had to undergo with that battle having had all that occur to her,” he mentioned on The Stomping Floor.
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Hearn added: “You’ve acquired to guard these fighters.”
