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Accusations of Foul Play
British boxer Sandy Ryan was hit with a can of paint before losing her WBO welterweight world title on Friday. Ryan has now accused American rival Mikaela Mayer's team of setting up the attack as a stunt.
High Tensions and Paint Attack
Prior to the fight, tensions were already high, with Mayer accusing Ryan of poaching her coaching team. The situation escalated when Ryan was splashed with red paint before leaving her hotel for the fight, leaving a trail on her clothing.
Sandy Ryan was targeted with red paint before she lost her world title in New York.
Rivalry and Loss
Ryan still entered the ring at Madison Square Garden as planned, despite the incident. However, she subsequently lost her title on a majority decision, with Ryan attributing part of her defeat to the unsettling paint incident.
American boxer Mikaela Mayer beat Ryan shortly after the paint attack.
Denial and Disappointment
Ryan expressed disappointment over the loss, stating that the paint incident was a deliberate setup. Mayer, on the other hand, claimed shock at the attack and denied any involvement from her or her team.
The defeat marks Ryan's second loss in the United States, following a previous draw in Florida last September.
