WBC Champ Sandy Ryan Could Meet Katie Taylor for Undisputed!
England’s Sandy Ryan has firmly entrenched herself as one of the premier fighters between 140 and 147 pounds, positioning herself for a potential showdown with future Hall of Famer Katie Taylor.
Ryan (9-3-1, 3 KOs) captured her second divisional crown with a hard-fought majority decision over Karla Ramos Zamora (12-11-1, 4 KOs) at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, claiming the vacant WBC junior welterweight title. The bout proved far more grueling than many expected. Zamora’s relentless pressure forced Ryan to dig deep, but the Englishwoman rallied in the second half, asserting her class down the stretch in a high-paced, competitive affair.
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Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs) remains the unified champion at 140 pounds. In September 2025, she vacated the WBC belt as she stepped away from the sport for a brief hiatus. With her return anticipated later this year, Ryan presents an appealing comeback opponent. Both fighters compete under the Matchroom Boxing banner, which could simplify negotiations.
Beyond the promotional alignment, the narrative writes itself. Taylor has long expressed interest in fighting again in Ireland. A clash with Ryan, particularly if it were for undisputed status at 140, would carry significant intrigue. It would offer Ryan the biggest opportunity of her career while giving Taylor a meaningful, competitive return in front of a home crowd.
Now a two-weight world champion, Ryan has elevated herself into the upper tier of women’s boxing. The question is whether that ascent leads directly to Ireland for a career-defining night against one of the sport’s modern greats.
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