Mikaela Mayer ascends to No. 6 in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings after a commanding rematch victory over Sandy Ryan, retaining her WBO welterweight title. Mayer dominated the rematch, scoring a unanimous decision win and expressing a desire for a future fight against Lauren Price. Price, who made her debut in the top 10 at No. 7, unified the WBC, IBF, and WBA welterweight belts with a decisive victory over Natasha Jonas. This sets up a potential showdown to determine the first undisputed welterweight champion since 2022.
Mikaela Mayer stated, 'I wanted to give Sandy the rematch because [the first time] it was a great fight. It warranted a rematch,' highlighting her commitment to giving fans the fights they want.
Lauren Price unified all three belts by demolishing Natasha Jonas, winning every round decisively, showcasing her skill and marking her entry into the top 10 rankings.
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