WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han will defend her title against former world champion Holly Holm in a rematch scheduled for May 30 at the El Paso County Coliseum in Texas. The bout will be nationally televised on ESPN and is part of the launch of MVPW, a women-focused platform under Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
The fight follows their first meeting on January 3 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Han defeated Holm by technical decision after an accidental headbutt caused a cut on Han’s forehead in the seventh round. At the time of the stoppage, Han was ahead on the scorecards with tallies of 69-65, 69-64 and 68-65.
Han (12-0, 3 KOs) will be making the third defense of the WBA lightweight title she originally captured in El Paso with a first-round knockout of Hannah Terlep. Her first defense came in Florida, where she secured a 10-round decision victory over Paulina Angel.
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The upcoming bout will mark a hometown appearance for Han, who expressed excitement about bringing the championship fight back to El Paso. She said she wants a clear outcome this time after the controversy surrounding the ending of their first fight.
Holm (34-3-3, 9 KOs), who is from Albuquerque, also welcomed the opportunity for a second fight. She said the circumstances of the original stoppage left many fans wanting another meeting and added that she remains motivated as she continues the later stage of her career.
Fight card:
▪️Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm, 10 rounds, lightweight
