Ryan Coyne Bio
birth date 1982-07-08
age 27
division cruiserweight
rating 62 / 842
residence Saint Charles, Missouri
US ID MO059142
won 13 (KO 4) + lost 0 (KO 0) + drawn 0
I found boxing as a second love, so to speak. Coming out of high school I was a heralded football recruit. I went to the University of Missouri to pursue a Division 1 football career. A football career wasn’t in the cards for me, and after leaving Mizzou I wondered into the boxing club to continue my athletic aspirations. While working part time and attending college full time, I made boxing my true full time endeavor. After a brief and successful four year amateur career, I set my sights to the professional ranks where I look to make Ryan Coyne a household name and inspiration for everyone who believes in second chances.
Last year I got the opportunity of a lifetime to be on the boxing reality show The Contender. I found myself living and fighting with 16 of the best cruiserweights in the world far from the confines of home in the island nation of Singapore. After winning both of my fights in the tournament and fighting successfully into the semifinals of the tournament, I had the misfortune of being medically disqualified with a nasty cut above my eye from a head butt in a brutal victory against Brockton brawler Tim’The Hammer’ Flamos(20-4).
My success on The Contender caught the eye of legendary promoter Don King who recently signed me to a multi-year promotional contract. On March 6th, I improved to 14-0 as I scored a big victory over power puncher Paul Jennette (11-2) on the undercard of world champion, and fellow St. Louisan, Devon Alexander ‘The Great.’ 2010 is going to be another big year as I continue my climb in the world rankings and continue to march ever closer to the cruiserweight world championship!
Get to know Ryan “The Irish Outlaw” Coyne
Born: July 8th 1982
Wedding status/children: Married September 09/Not yet
Alma mater: Lindenwood University
What’s on TV: The History Channel, baseball, football, hockey, or boxing
What’s in my iPod: A little bit of everything, but NO COUNTRY!
What I drive: Lincoln LS
Favorite movie: Legends of the Fall, Shawshank Redemption, or JFK
Favorite dinner: Rack of lamb or New York style pizza
Last book read: The Way of the World by Ron Suskind
Superstitions: Always put the right glove on first.
Worst habit: Not throwing enough punches, but I’m working on it.
On my office walls: Blood and sweat, comes with the trade.
First job: Paper delivery boy
Talent I’d most like to have: Patience, yes it is a talent.
Favorite athlete in another sport: Peyton Manning
Favorite sports team: Cardinals
Favorite vacation spot: Las Vegas
Favorite physical attribute about myself: Superior cardiovascular condition
Favorite value in others: Genuineness
My greatest love: God, family, boxing
My bucket list: Travel to Dublin, write an auto biography, and win a world title!
See more by visiting the Season 4 Contender webpage
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