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Mikaela Mayer beats Sandy Ryan after red paint ‘set-up’ at hotel

Phil Jay — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:33:29 +0000

Mikaela Mayer claimed the WBO welterweight title after a clash with Sandy Ryan, riddled with pre-fight controversy. The former unified super featherweight titleholder defeated Ryan via majority decision at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Tensions were high leading up to the fight, with Mayer accusing Ryan of poaching her longtime training team – a… Mikaela Mayer beats Sandy Ryan after red paint ‘set-up’ at hotel

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Fans question hold-up to Jonas vs Mayer rematch

Phil Jay — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:33:03 +0000

When the smoke cleared on Natasha Jonas vs Mikaela Mayer in January at Liverpool’s Docklands Arena, it was assumed a rematch would be too far behind. It was a close fight, and the outcome could have easily gone the other way. Jonas retained her IBF welterweight crown via split decision as Mayer contemplated a second… Fans question hold-up to Jonas vs Mayer rematch

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Jonas vs Mayer running order, weights, full undercard, and TV info

WBN Staff — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:01:40 +0000

IBF welterweight champion Natasha Jonas is set to headline her home city this weekend against a top name inside and outside of the ring, Mikaela Mayer. Jones takes on Top Rank commentator and former titleholder Mayer as ‘Miss GB’ aims to please a raucous crowd on the famous docklands. Mayer aims to become a two-weight… Jonas vs Mayer running order, weights, full undercard, and TV info

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Mikaela Mayer says doping in boxing ‘too easy to get away with’

WBN Staff — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:12:46 +0000

Mikaela Mayer questioned the legacy of former opponent Alycia Baumgardner and asked for consistency in boxing to stop doping. Baumgardner tested positive a couple of fights after defeating Mayer in a unified super featherweight title clash. Mayer has admitted it was a tough pill to swallow after losing via the smallest of margins in a… Mikaela Mayer says doping in boxing ‘too easy to get away with’

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Mikaela Mayer and Lauren Price win – both call out Tasha Jonas

WBN Staff — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 08:19:07 +0000

Former World Champion Mikaela Mayer looked impressive as the American took a flawless ten-round victory in her first fight at 140 pounds. Mayer was fighting against a rugged opponent in Silvia Bortot. The Italian was happy to trade blows in the center of the ring from the first bell, whereas others may have attempted to… Mikaela Mayer and Lauren Price win – both call out Tasha Jonas

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UK heavyweight chasing Mike Tyson record injured in six-rounder

WBN Staff — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 09:29:31 +0000

UK heavyweight Moses Itauma, a teenager constantly linked to breaking Mike Tyson’s youngest champion record, injured his hand on Saturday night. The young phenom moved to 3-0 as he went the distance for the first time in his career. However, he hurt his money-maker on the iron-chinned Ukrainian Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko’s head. Despite the ailment, Itauma… UK heavyweight chasing Mike Tyson record injured in six-rounder

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Mikaela Mayer fight switch as opponent not cleared by UK board

WBN Staff — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:29:18 +0000

Mikaela Mayer will face a new opponent after the British Boxing Board of Control wouldn’t clear the much smaller Christina Linardatou. It seems that a pre-fight eye exam was the culprit, as Linardatou faced the embarrassment of being pulled before the weigh-in. The pair went face-to-face on Thursday, where Linardatou looked tiny compared to Mayer.… Mikaela Mayer fight switch as opponent not cleared by UK board

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Alycia Baumgardner tells Mikaela Mayer there will be no rematch

WBN Staff — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:26:33 +0000

Alycia Baumgardner told Mikaela Mayer straight up she won’t be getting a rematch after their close world title contest in London. Baumgardner (13-1, 7 KOs) is one step closer to becoming undisputed champion after scoring a razor-thin split decision victory over Mikaela Mayer (17-1, 5 KOs). She unified the WBC, WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine… Alycia Baumgardner tells Mikaela Mayer there will be no rematch

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Shields vs Marshall results from O2 Arena in London

WBN Staff — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 22:27:50 +0000

World Boxing News provides live results for the Shields vs Marshall event featuring the undisputed middleweight title. Shields vs Marshall – Results from London Claressa Shields got revenge on Savannah Marshall in an exciting main event as the “GWOAT” became undisputed again, once again at middleweight. Shields went at Marshall from the off, arguably racking… Shields vs Marshall results from O2 Arena in London

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Alycia Baumgardner unifies titles in close fight with Mikaela Mayer

WBN Staff — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 21:26:52 +0000

Alycia Baumgardner outworked and outfought Mikaela Mayer to become the unified super-featherweight champion. The WBC champion added the IBF and WBO titles to her haul with a superb display in a closely-fought contest. On the judges’ scorecards, Baumgardner did enough for at least six rounds, getting off the better shots during the exchanges. Mayer was… Alycia Baumgardner unifies titles in close fight with Mikaela Mayer

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Mikaela Mayer to face WBO champion Ewa Brodnicka

Press Releases — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:45:40 +0000

Mikaela Mayer called on the junior lightweight world champions for a fight. One of them was mandated to answer. WBO female junior lightweight world champion Ewa Brodnicka will make the sixth defense of her title in a 10-round showdown against mandatory challenger Mayer on Halloween evening, Saturday, Oct. 31 from the MGM Grand Las Vegas… Mikaela Mayer to face WBO champion Ewa Brodnicka

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Mikaela Mayer wins historic ESPN headliner over Helen Joseph

Press Releases — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:07:12 +0000

Mikaela Mayer made history Tuesday evening, but more importantly, she earned the win. Mayer (13-0, 5 KOs) outboxed Helen Joseph (17-5-2, 10 KOs) over 10 rounds, earning a unanimous decision (100-90 2x and 99-91) at the MGM Grand “Bubble.” Mayer-Joseph marked the first female main event in Top Rank on ESPN history. Mayer had been… Mikaela Mayer wins historic ESPN headliner over Helen Joseph

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False-positive at Top Rank event reignites Tommy Morrison debate

WBN Staff — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:51:25 +0000

Mikaela Mayer revealing her recent result from a COVID-19 test was a false positive brought the facts about Tommy Morrison flooding back. Mayer was removed from a co-headline feature on Tuesday at the MGM Grand after Top Rank stuck to their strict protocols on coronavirus. Even Mayer’s coach, who also worked with Shakur Stevenson, was… False-positive at Top Rank event reignites Tommy Morrison debate

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