Ryan "The Irish Outlaw" Coyne returns to the ring on April 29th at Boxing at the Orpheum in St Louis!

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ST. LOUIS - Undefeated WBC USNBC Cruiserweight Champion Ryan "The Irish Outlaw" Coyne returns to the ring to defend his title at the beautiful Roberts Orpheum Theatre in downtown St. Louis, MO on April 29th, 2011.

Ryan, the #8 ranked Cruiserweight by the WBA and Don King Productions' top prospect, is looking to keep his perfect record intact (16-0) as he makes a step up in competition versus the former National Golden Gloves champion Ravea Springs (28-3 and undefeated since 2003!) of Cincinnati, OH. Ryan, a veteran of Season 4 of The Contender reality TV show, is coming off a second round KO last October and is looking to continue his win streak versus the former WBC World Title Challenger. Coyne said, "Ravea Springs is a tough customer who's been at the top of the mountain. He's proven himself at the highest of the level of the game and fought for the Cruiserweight championship of the world. He has a great jab and he's a slick boxer that's in supreme shape. Unfortunately for him, everything that he does, I do. But I do it better."

Tickets for Fight Night Promotion's inaugural Boxing at the Orpheum event are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or at the Roberts Orpheum box office at 416 N 9th Street, St Louis, MO 63101.

Irish Outlaw set to lock horns with former world title challenger on April 29th!

Ryan 'The Irish Outlaw' Coyne returns to action to defend his WBC U.S. National title against the very experienced former world title challenger Ravea Springs 28-3. Springs will present the toughest test to date in the career of the undefeated Irish Outlaw. Springs was the first fighter to defeat former world champion Kelvin Davis and came up just short in his own bid to gain the WBC world title against Wayne 'Big Truck' Braithewaite. Ryan is diligently preparing for the biggest test of his career as he looks to protect his top 10 world ranking and move into position for his own world title shot in 2011. Catch the action live at The Roberts Orpheum Theater on Friday April 29th in downtown St. Louis and follow all the latest news here on irishoutlawboxing.com.

Irish Outlaw honored by The Emerald Society of Missouri-Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter!

(Pictured above Ryan with Rams Super Bowl Champion coach Jim Hanifan)

Ryan 'The Irish Outlaw' Coyne was honored by the The Emerald Society of Missouri-Metropolitan St. Louis Chapter. The Emerald Society, which annually recognizes the Irish American police officer and fire fighter of the year, recognized Ryan for his achievements in the ring as a proud Irish American prizefighter currently ranked #7 in the world in the cruiser weight division. Ryan was in fine company as he was honored alongside Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jackie Smith and Former St. Louis Rams line coach and Super Bowl Champion Jim Hanifan. Team Irish Outlaw would like to extend a special thank you to Judge Jim Wahl, The Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Jim Holloran. Look for Ryan to step back in the ring next month on Friday April 29th at The Roberts Orpheum Theater.

(Pictured below Ryan and his cousin Charles 'Chuck' Coyne, the 2009 county firefighter of the year.)

Irish Outlaw returns to defend title on April 29th!

Ryan 'The Irish Outlaw' Coyne returns to the squared circle for the first time in 2011 on Friday April 29th at the Roberts Orpheum Theater in downtown St. Louis. Ryan had a breakout year in 2010, his first under the tutelage of hall of fame promoter Don King, and enters 2011 ranked #7 in the World Boxing Association rankings. Ryan will be puting his WBC U.S. National title on the line against an opponent to be announced as he looks to make the move from contender to champion. More details regarding this fight will be announced shortly, and you can catch all the latest happenings here at www.irishoutlawboxing.com.

Irish Outlaw trains with undefeated heavyweight contender!

2011 is under way, and as the details are being worked out on Ryan's next fight, The Irish Outlaw is training at a fevered pitch. Ranked #7 by the World Boxing Association and #15 by the World Boxing Council, the reigning WBC U.S. National Champion was brought in to training camp by former world champion Michael Moorer who is now training undefeated Polish heavyweight contender Mariusz Wach (23-0).
Ryan is currently training in Memphis keeping his skills sharp while Team Irish Outlaw is negotiating his ring return. Ryan is in position to move into the top 5 in the world rankings with a tune up fight and challenge for the world title later in the year. Look for big things coming soon here on www.irishoutlawboxing.com!

Irish Outlaw hits Motown!

Team Irish Outlaw headed to the Motor City to support stablemate and fellow St. Louisan Devon Alexander 'The Great.' Like St. Louis, Detroit is a great fight city that has produced some of boxing's biggest legends including Sugar Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, and Tommy Hearns.
Trainer Jose Ponce, Ryan, and business advisor Mike Garrett kicked the week off by doing some training at the world famous Kronk Gym. Ryan's trademark quick hands and brutal bodywork were a big hit at the world renowned gym that produced Tommy 'The Hitman' Hearns.The press conference at Motor City Casino in downtown Detroit was led by legendary promoter Don King who at the young age of 79 continues to promote the biggest and best events that boxing has to offer.
The first big fight of 2011 brought out a who's who of boxing royalty to the Silverdome in Pontiac, MI which played host to the junior welterweight unification bout between Devon Alexander and Timothy Bradley broadcast worldwide on HBO.Some of the notable faces at ringside included Carl King and Tommy 'The Hitman' Hearns pictured above with Ryan, as well as boxing cult hero 'Drunken Master' Emmanuel Augustus, who as always, entertained the crowd in a spirited effort. While Devon ended up on the wrong side of a tough decision, it was an eventful weekend. Ryan looks to build on a breakthrough year in 2010, as he starts the off 2011 currently ranked #9 in the world with the World Boxing Association. Negotiations are currently ongoing for Ryan's next fight and which will be announced soon. Stay tuned to irishoutlawboxing.com for all the latest updates!

Coyne annihilates Steele in 2 at 'Boxing in the Park!'

Ryan 'The Irish Outlaw' Coyne made a spectacular return to the ring on Saturday October 9th in the main event at the Dwight Davis Center in Forest Park. Ryan was featured in this special attraction 'Boxing in the Park' put on by Fight Night Promotions in association with Don King Productions.
Ryan entered the ring fueled by the support of the Irish community on an unseasonably beautiful evening in St. Louis that promised fireworks. Led into the ring by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the spirit of the Irish faithful consumed the packed house.

Coyne, the reigning WBC U.S. National Champion, was making a swift return to the ring following his title winning effort just two months earlier at Don King's 'Gateway to Greatness' and looked to showcase his ever improving skill set in this showcase bout.

Opposite the Irish Outlaw was the rugged Shane 'Super Man' Steele. The rugged challenger from Louisville, KY looked to bring the fight to Coyne from the opening bell, but found out the hard way that he had chosen the wrong strategy as Coyne had no intentions of making it a long night.

Ryan came out guns blazing and immediately let Steele know he was by far the more physical fighter. Brutal body shots put the determined challenger on the canvas twice in the first round.
Steele bravely rose to his feet on both occasions at the count of 9 and indicated to referee Steve Smoger that he indeed wanted to continue, and survived the opening round.

Steele's survival, however, was short lived as the Irish Outlaw continued his full out blitz in the second stanza. A ferocious uppercut had Steele in serious trouble before Ryan punctuated the action with three concussive left hands that left the Man of Steel motionless on the canvas with his arm limply draped over the rope. Referee Steve Smoger immediately called off the bout and called the ringside physician into the ring to attend to the fallen challenger.
With the victory, Ryan closes out 2010 by improving his unblemished record to 16-0. Ryan will be in the mix with the top contenders in the division in 2011 as continues to climb the rankings to an eventual title shot that is getting ever closer.

Everyone at Team Irish Outlaw would like to extend it's gratitude to all the fans, sponsors, and of course the sons of the Emerald Isle that made the evening an overwhelming success. The wheels are already turning on Ryan's next bout, and several big announcements are coming soon. Stay tuned to irishoutlawboxing.com for all the latest news and notes!