Stephanie Han defeats Holly Holm

By Scott Shaffer

04/01/2026

Stephanie Han defeats Holly Holm

Stephanie Han W7 Holly Holm... A battle between highly respected women warriors saw Stephanie Han retain her WBA lightweight championship over two-sport legend Holly Holm by technical decision. Han left the San Juan, Puerto Rico ring as she entered to: a champion, a police officer and a mother. With youth on her side. Han outlanded Holm 87 punches to 29 and walked away with a unanimous decision win. The bout was scheduled for ten three-minute rounds, but an accidental clash of heads initiated by Han, resulted in a cut high on Han's forehead. The cut did not seem to be in a bad location and Han was certainly willing to continue, but the ringside physician prematurely ended the fight. The scorecards were consulted and the scores favored Han by 69-65, 69-64 and 68-65. The 44 year-old Holm was losing the fight but was denied the opportunity to mount a comeback. She may get the opportunity for a rematch.
 
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