The Story So Far
Ryan was a keen enthusiast of fighting sports from an early age. He started training Kyokushin-Kai karate at the age of just 10, which is a full contact (no pads) style of karate. It is also regarded as Japans leading martial art.

He competed for 5 and half years where he fought internationally and in Australia. He also fought in front of the master of Kyokushin, Mas Oyama, at the Australian titles in front of 2000 spectators at a packed Sydney Town Hall where he won the Australian junior title. He was the first junior in Australia to complete the 40 man Kumite for his 1st dan black grading. This means at the end of many hours of grading he fought 40, 1 and half minute bouts, one after another.

Ryan started boxing at the age of 21, not long after the birth of his son Cooper. He picked up the skills quickly having his knowledge from Kyokushin and had his first fight and win at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.

Ryans amateur career was not lengthy, as he trained on and off for the next few years, winning 90% of his fights and winning the NSW state title at 69kg with trainers Brendon Cannon and Chris Carden.

He turned professional in 2004 with Tommy Mecuri and had a draw with an overmatched Paul Lee, despite suffering a broken hand in the second round. Ryan was sheet metal roofing at the time and it took its toll on his next fight with Mark Hipwell where he lost a majority decision. Robert Chapmen, an ex- sports teacher, friend and iron man legend started training Ryan about a year later. At this point, Ryan left his roofing job and decided to train fulltime. This showed in his conditioning and he had a rematch with Mark Hipwell where he knocked Mark out in the first round.

Ryan hooked back up with his old amateur trainer Chris Carden just before his Australian title fight against Sam Setu. With Chris and Al Sykes in his corner, they were able to knock Sam out in the 9th round of an absolute war. He has joined forces with Brian Wilmott and between him and Chris they have formed an unbeaten team.

Ryan is now the IBF-PAN PACIFIC light middle weight champion and is undoubtedly on his way to a shot at a world title in the near future. Ryan is now engaged to his long time girlfriend, Cherie and is becoming one of Australia's most followed boxers, fighting regularly on Foxtel and sell out shows at the Cronulla leagues club.