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Jonathan M Ryan (Johnny) is an Irish sports person. He was born in November 2 1982 and is from Co. Clare Ireland.

He has represented his country in both football and boxing.

In 2000 he received three caps in the under 16 European Championships against Spain, Scotland and Greece). Johnny was discovered and brought to Cork City with a scholarship on 1 July 2001 he scored 25 goals for Cork City where he began playing on the right-wing but soon reverted to his natural position of striker. In 2002, he was the captain of the Irish under 18's soccer team which recorded its first ever victory over Italy with a 2-0 victory where he scored both goals.

Amateur career He has represented Ireland at the 2002 World Junior boxing championships.As an amateur Ryan fought 130 times, winning 100 of his bouts.He also represented Ireland at European level and during the Olympic qualifiers.He was offered the opportunity of turning Pro but declined due to a back injury he recived in 2005.