{"id":133014,"date":"2026-03-08T11:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=133014"},"modified":"2026-03-08T11:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:46:57","slug":"leading-world-cruiserweight-contender-ryan-the-bruiser-rozicki-returns-from-15-month-layoff-with-another-overpowering-ko-breaking-boxing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=133014","title":{"rendered":"Leading World Cruiserweight Contender Ryan &#8220;The Bruiser&#8221; Rozicki Returns From 15-Month Layoff With Another Overpowering KO &#8211; Breaking Boxing News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1545664804358300\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"8616314829\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=133014\" rel=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=133014\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-133015 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-7-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-7-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-7-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-7-1-730x485.jpg 730w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/thumbnail-7-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Ryan Rozicki is back!<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(pictures courtesy of Max Kearns)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ryan \u201cThe Bruiser\u201d Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KOs) is back as a legitimate force!<\/p>\n<p>The explosive punching Canadian cruiserweight, currently ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and No. 5 by Ring Magazine, returned last night from a 15-month layoff in dominant fashion with a second-round technical knockout.<\/p>\n<p>In the 31-year-old Rozicki\u2019s dogged pursuit to become first Canadian-born Cruiserweight Champion of the World, he headlined against Gerardo Mellado (12-5, 7 KOs), of Chile, on a card presented by Rozicki\u2019s promoter, Three Lions Promotions, in front of 1,200 fans at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Rozicki hadn\u2019t fought since December 7, 2024, largely due to a torn right bicep that he reinjured, along with several world title fights falling through as the WBC mandatory challenger. Naturally, he came out showing some rust, before he quickly settled in and went on to decimate his Chilian opponent.<\/p>\n<p>In the second round, Rozicki floored Mellado and proceeded to close the show, trapping Mellado on the ropes, and unloading a barrage of powerful combination punches. Several vicious body shots took their toll and when a damaged Mellado went to canvas again, the referee waved off the fight.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I felt good in there,\u201d Rozicki said after his fight. \u201cTook me a round to adjust but I am ready for the world title fights. If I could, I would fight again tomorrow. He (Mellado) was a lot tougher than I expected. He hit very hard. We had a great fight. I didn\u2019t feel anything until he actually hit me, when I realized I was back in a fight again. It was 15 months since I\u2019d been hit with a solid punch with a really fight glove on and without wearing headgear.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to get right back in the ring. My target, right now, is (WBC Cruiserweight World Champion) Noel Mikaelian (28-3, 12 KOs) for the WBC world title. He dodged fighting me five times. I\u2019ve earned that shot and I would like to make it as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sydney-native Rozicki is now unbeaten in 8 fights in Sydney with 6 knockouts and 1 draw. He now sports an awesome 95.25% career knockout ratio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRyan Rozicki reminded the world tonight exactly who he is,\u201d Three Lions Promotions promoter Daniel Otter commented. \u201cAfter everything he\u2019s been through with injuries and setbacks, he came back and did what real punchers do; he ended the fight in two rounds. Ryan has made it very clear he wants Noel Mikaelian. That\u2019s the fight we\u2019ve been pushing for and the fight the fans deserve to see. If that opportunity comes, we\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf Mikaelian isn\u2019t available, we want the biggest fights in the cruiserweight division, whether that\u2019s Jai Opetaia, Gilberto Ramirez, or anyone else holding a world title. Ryan Rozicki is one of the most dangerous fighters in boxing right now and the cruiserweight division is officially on notice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m also incredibly proud of the entire event. We lost two fights during fight week, but the fighters stepped up and the fans in Cape Breton showed incredible support. It was a great night for boxing, and Three Lions Promotions will be back in the coming months with our next event in Vancouver.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the co-featured event, contested at a 182-pound catchweight, Brandon Brewer (29-4-3, 12 KOs), former North American Boxing Association (NABA) and Canadian Super Middleweight Champion, cruised to an 8-round unanimous decision over Daniel Beaupre (6-3, 3 KOs).<\/p>\n<p>Promising welterweight prospect Dylan Taylor (5-0, 4 KOs) remained undefeated, when Alex Nemeth (1-2-0), of Hungary, failed to answer the bell for the fourth round.<\/p>\n<p>In a match between a pair of pro-debuting super welterweights, Sydney\u2019s Thomas MacAuley (1-0, 1 KOs) thrilled his hometown fans, defeating Devin Turner (0-1) by way of a crowd-pleasing opening-round knockout.<\/p>\n<p>Complete Results Below:<\/p>\n<p>OFFICIAL RESULTS<\/p>\n<p>MAIN EVENT \u2013 CRUISERWEIGHTS<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Rozicki (21-1-1, 2019 KOs), Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada<\/p>\n<p>WTKO2 (1:01)<\/p>\n<p>Gerardo Mellado (12-5, 7 KOs), Valdivia, Chile<\/p>\n<p>CO-FEATURE \u2013 182-POUND CATCHWEIGHT<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Brewer (29-4-3, 12 KOs), Nackawic, New Brunswick, Canada<\/p>\n<p>WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74)<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Beaupre (6-3, 3 KOs), Halifax, Nova scotia, Canada<\/p>\n<p>SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS<\/p>\n<p>Thomas MacAuley (1-0, 1 KO), Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada<\/p>\n<p>WKO1 (2:45)<\/p>\n<p>Devin Turner (0-1), Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA<\/p>\n<p>WELTERWEIGHTS<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Taylor (5-0, 4 KOs), Sarnia, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n<p>WTKO3 (3:00)<\/p>\n<p>Alex Nemeth (1-2, 1 KO), Kecskemet, Hungary<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Joe &quot;Bean&quot; 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