About Dave Ryan
Born 1983. Dave Ryan is a British boxer.
Dave Ryan (born 6 May 1983) is an English former professional boxer who was Commonwealth super-lightweight champion from October 2014 to September 2015.
Career Ryan beat Tyrone Nurse by majority decision at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 4 October 2014 to win the vacant Commonwealth super-lightweight title.
He successfully defended the title by stopping John Wayne Hibbert in the ninth round of their fight at the O2 Arena in London on 30 May 2015.
Ryan lost the championship in a rematch against Hibbert at the same venue on 12 September 2015, when he suffered a back injury in the 10th round.
He tried to regain the title, which was once again vacant, in a fight with Josh Taylor at Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh on 21 October 2016, but lost by fifth round stoppage.
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Who is Dave Ryan?
English boxer
When was Dave Ryan born?
Dave Ryan was born on 6 May 1983 in Derby.
What is Dave Ryan's occupation?
Dave Ryan is a boxer.
What nationality is Dave Ryan?
Dave Ryan is British.
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