Mayer vs. Ryan II: It’s Personal! Title, Legacy, and Redemption on the Line

 

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The intensity is at an all-time high as Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan gear up for their highly anticipated WBO Welterweight World Title rematch this Saturday, March 29, at the BleauLive Theater, Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Mayer (20-2, 5 KOs) claimed the title last September in a razor-thin split decision victory over Ryan (7-2-1, 3 KOs), igniting immediate demand for a rematch. With unfinished business between them, both fighters are out to settle the score once and for all.

In the co-main event, Brian Norman Jr. (26-0, 20 KOs) makes the first defense of his WBO Welterweight World Championship against Puerto Rican contender Derrieck Cuevas (27-1-1, 19 KOs) in a 12-round showdown.

Broadcast Details:
📅 Saturday, March 29
📺 LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, & ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
🎥 Undercard action on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Press Conference Highlights: The Fighters Speak!

Mikaela Mayer (WBO Welterweight Champion)

💬 "I feel stronger than ever. I’ve put on muscle, I’m healthy at welterweight, and I’m not really cutting weight. Last time, I gave her a concussion. This time, I’ll hurt her 10 times more.”

Sandy Ryan (Former Champion, Challenger)

💬 "I respect Mikaela for taking the rematch, but I’m taking that belt back. I’ve had a long, focused camp. No distractions this time—just me, my skills, and my hunger to win."

Brian Norman Jr. (WBO Welterweight Champion)

💬 "You're not a real champion until you defend your belt. I’ve got 12 rounds to beat him up if I have to."

Derrieck Cuevas (Challenger)

💬 "He didn't win the belt by beating a world champion. I hit harder, I’m stronger, and I’m here to take his title."

Undercard Fights to Watch!

🔥 Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington (14-0, 8 KOs) faces Jose Enrique Vivas (23-3, 12 KOs) in a 10-round WBC final eliminator.
🔥 Tiger Johnson (14-0, 6 KOs) makes his welterweight debut against Kendo Castaneda (21-8, 9 KOs).
🔥 Emiliano Fernando Vargas (12-0, 8 KOs) takes on Giovannie Gonzalez (20-7-2, 15 KOs) in an 8-round junior welterweight battle.

With high stakes, championship gold on the line, and personal rivalries ready to explode, this event is shaping up to be a must-watch night of boxing!